A flight attendant has revealed the one beverage they dread passengers requesting – and it’s a common choice. The crew member, who goes by the name Jet, expressed that serving fizzy drinks while cruising at altitude can be a real headache.
In her online blog, she detailed that “soft drinks foam up a lot more when poured out of a can”.
Jet also noted that she then has “to sit and wait for the bubbles to fall before I can continue pouring”.
Due to the excessive foaming and fizzing of carbonated drinks on a plane, attendants find it time-consuming to pour them, which can delay the drink service during peak times as they strive to cater to all on board promptly.
Here’s why you might want to think twice before ordering a fizzy drink on your next flight.
1. They fizz over – The pressurised cabin environment causes carbonated beverages to fizz up significantly more than at sea level, leading to potential spills and messes when poured.
2. Dehydration – The aircraft’s cabin is notably dry, with low humidity levels contributing to dehydration. Fizzy drinks, containing sugar and caffeine, are less hydrating than water and may increase thirst over time.
3. Gas and bloating – The lower cabin pressure can cause gasses in carbonated drinks to expand in your stomach, leading to bloating, gas, and discomfort.
This is especially noticeable when combined with the natural effects of altitude on your body.
4. Sugar overload – Fizzy drinks containing sugar or caffeine can make you crash and leave you feeling sluggish, especially if you drink a lot of them.
Cabin air is very dry, so hydration is important. Water is the healthiest and most recommended choice for those on board.
Fizzy drinks aren’t the only fluids you should swerve during flights. Alcohol can negatively impact your sleep – and may also leave you feeling dehydrated.
So if you want to arrive at your destination feeling rested, be sure to stick to still drinks when possible.
Some also find soothing hot drinks – such as herbal teas – can relax them during their journeys.
