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Flight attendant urges passengers to 'never' eat in-flight meal on long-haul trips

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Published date12 March 2024
AuthorAriane Sohrabi-Shiraz
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
There isn't much to do when you're flying 30,000 feet in the air on a long-haul flight. It can be pretty boring, and one thing people often look forward to is the sound of the food trolley coming round

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But a flight attendant has explained it's not always the best idea to accept your meal on a long haul flight - and the reason is that it can stop you from getting much-needed rest. Kris Major has learned many tips and tricks of the trade over the two decades he's worked as a flight attendant.

And while he understands it's tempting to take the food that is offered to you on a long haul flight, it's actually not the best thing to do, and turning it down could actually help you get to sleep faster. This might be essential for helping you feel fresh when you get to your destination.

Speaking to CNN Travel last year, Kris explained: "The seasoned travellers, after take off you go down the cabin and you can see that they're gone they've covered themselves up and they're asleep. Most airlines don't particularly plan their [food] service around the passenger and acclimatisation and time zones crossing," reports the Mirror.

So, if you're on a long flight overnight, it might be best to skip the...

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