One Drink You Should NEVER Order On A Plane To Avoid Annoying Flight Attendants
🌟 Don’t be annoying! Discover the drink order that frustrates flight attendants and slows down service for everyone on board! ✈️ #FlightAttendant #TravelNews #TravelHacks
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Imagine you’re soaring through the sky, eagerly awaiting your favorite beverage to quench your thirst. But did you know that your drink choice could potentially irritate your flight attendant and slow down service for everyone on board? Let’s dive into the world of in-flight drinks and discover which ones are best avoided.
🥤 The Foamiest Culprit: Diet Coke
When it comes to annoying drink orders, Diet Coke takes the crown. Due to the unique cabin pressure at 30,000 feet, this fizzy beverage creates an excessive amount of foam when poured.
Flight attendants are forced to fill the cup partially, wait for the bubbles to settle, and then continue pouring. This time-consuming process can significantly slow down the drink service, especially when multiple passengers request Diet Coke.
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⏰ Every Second Counts: The Importance of Efficient Service
Flight attendants are responsible for serving hundreds of passengers within a limited timeframe. They must juggle various tasks, including distributing meals, attending to passenger needs, and ensuring a smooth flight experience.
When a drink order takes longer than usual to prepare, it can throw off their entire workflow and cause delays for other passengers. So, while it may seem like a small inconvenience, those extra seconds spent pouring a foamy drink can add up quickly.
🥛 Alternatives for a Smoother Flight
If you want to be a considerate passenger and help your flight attendant maintain an efficient drink service, consider opting for beverages that are less likely to cause delays. Water, juices, and non-carbonated drinks are excellent choices as they don’t produce excessive foam when poured.
By selecting these alternatives, you’re not only making your flight attendant’s job easier but also ensuring that your fellow passengers receive their drinks in a timely manner.
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🎯 A Simple Trick for Diet Coke Lovers
For those who simply can’t resist the temptation of a refreshing Diet Coke, there’s a clever trick that can help minimize the foaming issue. When opening the can, place the cup face-down over it and then quickly flip it over.
This technique allows the soda to flow more smoothly and reduces the amount of foam generated. Flight attendants often use this method to speed up the pouring process, and you can even apply it on the ground to impress your friends!
🥫 The Full Can Solution
If you’re a die-hard Diet Coke fan and don’t mind a little extra volume, requesting a full can might be the way to go. Flight attendants typically serve half a can to each passenger, which requires the time-consuming pouring process.
However, if you ask for the entire can, they’ll simply hand it over with a glass of ice, saving them valuable time. It’s a win-win situation – you get more of your favorite soda, and your flight attendant can move on to serve other passengers more efficiently.
Editor’s note: We recently heard from a Flight Attendant with Delta who actually said asking for a full coke is just as annoying because of their limited supply. In short, if every one asked for a full can – most flights don’t have enough stock! So maybe this remains the best bet for drinking liquids.
✈️ Conclusion
In conclusion, being mindful of your drink choice on a plane can go a long way in keeping your flight attendant happy and the service running smoothly. By avoiding orders that cause excessive foaming, like Diet Coke, and opting for alternatives or using clever tricks, you can contribute to a more pleasant flying experience for everyone on board.
So, the next time you’re up in the air, remember to choose your beverage wisely and show appreciation for your hardworking flight attendants! Happy travels.
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🗣 What’s your drink of choice when you fly? Have a travel question you’d like us to answer? We’d LOVE to hear from you in the comments section below. ⬇️
Hi there! Loved your article about the drinks flight attendants hate to serve and you are so right – Diet Coke and Coke Zero are the worst – but please don’t ask for the whole can as we are rarely stocked to serve an entire plane with what little we have – asking for the entire can is worse than having to poor that Diet Coke!!! Thanks for letting me give feedback – FA from Delta
Hi Cindy – Thanks for reading, commenting and especially for the feedback! I’ll definitely update the article with your thoughts… it’s always so helpful to hear from experts like you. Have a GREAT week! – Kitty