It's no secret that flying can be a bit of a challenge. With the not-so-pleasant reputation of airline food and the peculiar effects of high altitudes on our sense of taste, eating on a plane journey can sometimes leave much to be desired.

But have you ever found yourself wondering what the cabin crew themselves munch on during their long, tiring flights? Are they sharing in the same culinary adventures as their passengers, or have they got some scrumptious secrets of their own in store?

Well, worry not, dear members, because we have decided to spill the beans on this very topic.

Let's start with the basics: airline meals are meticulously designed to compensate for the effect of high altitudes on our senses. To make the food more palatable mid-flight, it typically features extra seasoning, such as salt, oil, and umami flavourings.

The question then arises: do cabin crew members and pilots take part in this in-flight feast, or do they get to savour something different, perhaps more appealing to their discerning palates?

Do cabin crew and pilots eat these meals on every flight, or do they have something different? Credit: Unsplash/lifewithsydney.

First and foremost, let's consider the pilots, who are held to some specific rules regarding in-flight meals. Pilots are required to consume different meals from each other during a flight as a safeguard against potential food poisoning.

This precaution ensures that if one pilot falls ill, the other can step in and carry on with their crucial duties.

When it comes to the number of meals the crew is provided, this usually depends on the airline and in-flight duration. For short-haul flights, each crew member is generally given one meal, while on more extended, long-haul flights, two meals might be offered.

These crew meals appear similar to passenger meals but may vary slightly in terms of cuisine. Of course, some consideration is made towards the meat and vegetarian preferences of the crew, with some spare meals occasionally available.

Eating during a flight is not quite the leisurely dining experience one might hope for when working. In fact, cabin crew members often eat on the job once they have completed the in-flight service and rarely get to sit down and enjoy their meal in peace.

They usually need to consume their food as quickly as possible, all while still attending to passengers' needs and call bells.

Now, for the juicy details—do cabin crew members ever indulge in business or first-class meals?

Following the completion of premium class services, any surplus meals may be shared among the crew. However, these aren’t a common occurrence, and on most flights, crew members will stick to their standard meals.

At times, cabin crew may offer spare meals to passengers if special meal requests are not met, especially if it caters to dietary needs or preferences like vegetarianism. Crew members are happy to get creative and put together a meal using whatever ingredients they have on hand across different classes.

Unfortunately, not all airlines provide crew meals on board, in which case cabin crew might need to order and pay for their meals without allowances. In such instances, many crew members bring their food from home to avoid repetition or the heavy nature of certain meals.

Plus, this change of pace allows them to sample various cuisines from different leg stops of their journeys.

Key Takeaways

• Cabin crew and pilots typically eat specially prepared meals during flights, which contain extra salt, oil, and umami flavour to enhance taste at altitude.
• Pilots eat different meals than the cabin crew to prevent both pilots from falling ill from food poisoning during the flight.
• The number of meals provided for crew members on a flight depends on the flight's duration, with more meals offered for longer flights. Crew members rarely eat at the same time and often eat their meals standing up.
• The cabin crew sometimes eat business or first-class meals if there are leftovers, but most stick to their standard meals. Some cabin crew also bring their own food due to the repetitive nature of onboard meals.

While cabin crew members are not exactly ordering caviar and lobster from a gourmet menu, they do have some interesting meal options to mix it up and make the best of their in-flight dining experience.

So next time you fly, spare a thought for the plate of the person keeping you safe and comfortable in the air! Bon appétit!

 

[ToniaKisliakov]

It's no secret that flying can be a bit of a challenge. With the not-so-pleasant reputation of airline food and the peculiar effects of high altitudes on our sense of taste, eating on a plane journey can sometimes leave much to be desired.

But have you ever found yourself wondering what the cabin crew themselves munch on during their long, tiring flights? Are they sharing in the same culinary adventures as their passengers, or have they got some scrumptious secrets of their own in store?

Well, worry not, dear members, because we have decided to spill the beans on this very topic.

Let's start with the basics: airline meals are meticulously designed to compensate for the effect of high altitudes on our senses. To make the food more palatable mid-flight, it typically features extra seasoning, such as salt, oil, and umami flavourings.

The question then arises: do cabin crew members and pilots take part in this in-flight feast, or do they get to savour something different, perhaps more appealing to their discerning palates?

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Do cabin crew and pilots eat these meals on every flight, or do they have something different? Credit: Unsplash/lifewithsydney.

First and foremost, let's consider the pilots, who are held to some specific rules regarding in-flight meals. Pilots are required to consume different meals from each other during a flight as a safeguard against potential food poisoning.

This precaution ensures that if one pilot falls ill, the other can step in and carry on with their crucial duties.

When it comes to the number of meals the crew is provided, this usually depends on the airline and in-flight duration. For short-haul flights, each crew member is generally given one meal, while on more extended, long-haul flights, two meals might be offered.

These crew meals appear similar to passenger meals but may vary slightly in terms of cuisine. Of course, some consideration is made towards the meat and vegetarian preferences of the crew, with some spare meals occasionally available.

Eating during a flight is not quite the leisurely dining experience one might hope for when working. In fact, cabin crew members often eat on the job once they have completed the in-flight service and rarely get to sit down and enjoy their meal in peace.

They usually need to consume their food as quickly as possible, all while still attending to passengers' needs and call bells.

Now, for the juicy details—do cabin crew members ever indulge in business or first-class meals?

Following the completion of premium class services, any surplus meals may be shared among the crew. However, these aren’t a common occurrence, and on most flights, crew members will stick to their standard meals.

At times, cabin crew may offer spare meals to passengers if special meal requests are not met, especially if it caters to dietary needs or preferences like vegetarianism. Crew members are happy to get creative and put together a meal using whatever ingredients they have on hand across different classes.

Unfortunately, not all airlines provide crew meals on board, in which case cabin crew might need to order and pay for their meals without allowances. In such instances, many crew members bring their food from home to avoid repetition or the heavy nature of certain meals.

Plus, this change of pace allows them to sample various cuisines from different leg stops of their journeys.

Key Takeaways

• Cabin crew and pilots typically eat specially prepared meals during flights, which contain extra salt, oil, and umami flavour to enhance taste at altitude.
• Pilots eat different meals than the cabin crew to prevent both pilots from falling ill from food poisoning during the flight.
• The number of meals provided for crew members on a flight depends on the flight's duration, with more meals offered for longer flights. Crew members rarely eat at the same time and often eat their meals standing up.
• The cabin crew sometimes eat business or first-class meals if there are leftovers, but most stick to their standard meals. Some cabin crew also bring their own food due to the repetitive nature of onboard meals.

While cabin crew members are not exactly ordering caviar and lobster from a gourmet menu, they do have some interesting meal options to mix it up and make the best of their in-flight dining experience.

So next time you fly, spare a thought for the plate of the person keeping you safe and comfortable in the air! Bon appétit!

 

[ToniaKisliakov]

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