Why do people order tomato juice on airplanes?

Tomato juice has a strong flavour that can still be tasted at high altitudes, making it a satisfying beverage choice for passengers. Additionally, tomato juice is a good source of hydration, which is especially important during air travel, as the cabin environment can be dehydrating.



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An ideal drink for a flight Tomato juice is also very popular on trips, as it is very refreshing, sweet and fruity. “It's a drink that's 95% water, so it's very hydrating and as such, very interesting,” explains Sophie Janvier. And hydration is essential at altitude.

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Of all the drinks that are offered on board, other than water - tomato juice is the one that affects jet lag the least. Coffee (and other drinks with caffeine, like tea and mountain dew/energy drinks) will dehydrate you, which causes eye irritation and increases the symptoms of jet lag. Alcohol does the same as above.

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The dry cabin air messes with our odor receptors, and since things taste differently when our sense of smell is impaired—think about eating when you have a cold—food tastes blander on a plane than it does on the ground. That same principle is what makes tomato juice taste better in the air.

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It should come as no surprise that the healthiest thing to drink on a plane is water, which also happens to be the healthiest thing to drink on land.

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In a 2013 blog post that continues to make the internet rounds, the flight attendant noted that because the average airplane cabin is pressurized to the equivalent of about 8,000 feet instead of sea level, soft drinks foam up more when poured out of a can. The worst culprit for this is Diet Coke,'' he wrote.

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“Most flight attendants won't drink the tap water, coffee or tea,” she added, noting that caffeinated drinks also dehydrate you – another reason to avoid them while travelling. And before you put ice in your drink, think again. That is also often made using the very same tap water.

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That's why some people turn to tomato juice. Because tomato juice typically has a tartness and added spices, making the juice taste more flavorful than most drinks when in the air.

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Tomato juice is generally safe in moderation, even for pregnant women. There are no long-term side effects noted according to studies. However, excess consumption is not recommended and people who have underlying ailments should avoid tomato juice in their daily diet.

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Fruit is an easy, affordable food that you can bring with you and snack on mid-flight without worrying about bloat. “Oranges, bananas or other fruits can be a great source of immunity (vitamin C) as well as minerals (potassium, magnesium) that can support digestion and inflammation reduction,” Grimm said.

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Fresh fruit e.g. bananas, apples, berries – you may need to eat on the plane or discard before you disembark. Hommus & cut-up veggies – e.g. carrot, cucumber, tomatoes. Grainy crackers with natural peanut butter.

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