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THE AVIATION WORKER SAYS THEY ARE A NIGHTMARE TO POUR DURING A FLIGHT EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE A COMMON REQUEST – SO HERE IS THE BEVERAGE YOU SHOULD CONSIDER SWERVING NEXT TIME YOU FLY SOPHIE

ROBERTS Head of Social Newsdesk and CHLOE DOBINSON Digital Production Editor 11:14, 03 Jun 2025Updated 11:15, 03 Jun 2025 A cabin crew member has revealed the one drink they dread travellers

asking for – and it's a common favourite. Jet, the flight attendant, shared that serving fizzy drinks while cruising at altitude can be quite the headache. In her blog post, she

detailed that "soft drinks foam up a lot more when poured out of a can", which means she has "to sit and wait for the bubbles to fall before I can continue pouring". Due

to the way carbonated drinks react in the pressurised cabin, attendants find themselves spending extra time on each pour, potentially delaying service during peak times. The unique pressure

conditions in an aircraft mean that soft drinks are prone to foaming excessively, leading to spills and added clean-up. And that's not all, as they aren't always the best for your

body. With the already dry atmosphere on planes, fizzy drinks, which aren't as hydrating as water, could exacerbate thirst due to their sugar and caffeine content. They can also cause

gas, bloating and discomfort – as the reduced cabin pressure can cause gases in fizzy drinks to expand within your stomach. What's more, carbonated beverages laden with sugar or

caffeine can lead to a crash. This may leave you feeling lethargic, especially if consumed in large quantities. Article continues below HOW TO STAY HYDRATED ON YOUR JOURNEY 1. BRING A

REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE – Take an empty water bottle through airport security and fill it up at a water fountain or hydration station in the terminal before boarding. 2. SIP FREQUENTLY – Aim

to drink a glass of water every hour during your flight if possible. 3. LIMIT CAFFEINE AND ALCOHOL – Both caffeine (coffee, tea, certain fizzy drinks) and alcohol have diuretic effects,

which can dehydrate you further. Try to avoid or limit them during the flight. 4. TRY ELECTROLYTES – Pack an electrolyte drink mix or tablet (e.g., Pedialyte, Nuun, Liquid I.V.) to add to

your water. These can help replenish electrolytes and support hydration more effectively than plain water. 5. EAT HYDRATING FOODS – Snack on fruits and vegetables with high water content,

like cucumbers, watermelon, oranges, or grapes, if allowed on the flight. Article continues below 6. AVOID SALTY SNACKS – Salty foods can contribute to dehydration, so avoid excessively

salty snacks like chips or pretzels. Opt for healthier options like unsalted nuts or fruit. 7. ORDER HERBAL TEA – If you want warm drinks without the dehydrating effects of caffeine, ask for

decaf tea or herbal tea options.