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Flight attendant reveals seating strategy for scoring the best in-flight meal
A flight attendant has shared their biggest tip for getting a good meal during a plane journey, and it has nothing to do with chatting up the air hostess.
Plane journeys are a controversial topic on the internet, with some loving them and some despising the process. Other people definitely hate them after learning about the secret language flight attendants use.
The best meal is just one strategic move away
Next time you are on a long-haul flight wondering where the food is, you’ll no doubt be approached by a flight attendant offering uninspired meals that rival hospital food. If you’ve got the big bucks, you’ll no doubt be served an array of tasty treats in first class.
For us mere mortals back in business and coach, you’re going to need to listen to Cathay Pacific flight attendant Joyce Chan. If all else fails, there are ways to improve the taste of plane food.
Speaking to Delish, Joyce explained the process behind dinnertime and how flight attendants prioritize the passengers closer to the front of the plane. It’s not because they hate you, it makes logical sense.
There is a seating strategy to get the�best food service, says Joyce. Often meal service will begin at the front of the cabin and progress to the back. Choosing a seat towards the front may increase your likelihood of being served earlier. �
Another perk of picking a seat close to the front is being offered food you actually want to eat. As most economy meals are first come, first served, the people at the front are taking the best options.
At the back, you’re left with usually a choice between a vague meat and some random vegetarian dish.
Don’t even think about having a hot drink
Now that you’ve got your dazzling plate of food, you need to hydrate. But whatever you do, don’t choose a hot drink, said a flight attendant.
While the airlines may tell passengers they do regular water quality tests, were told that its about six to nine months for even one test on one plane to happen, flight attendant Cierra Mistt said earlier this year. Theyre not going to clean out that tank unless they find something.
