A flight attendant's warning about the cleanliness of onboard coffee has gone viral, advising travelers to avoid ordering it due to hygienic concerns.
A flight attendant has sparked a debate on social media after revealing some unsettling truths about the onboard coffee served during flights. In a viral TikTok video, the crew member, known as @ichbinvin, highlighted a little-known rule regarding airplane coffee that has left many fliers questioning their in-flight beverage choices. He recommended that passengers consider drinking before boarding rather than ordering coffee at 35,000 feet, citing cleanliness concerns.
Ichbinvin emphasizes that the issue extends beyond the cleanliness of the hot water used for brewing coffee; it also involves how leftover coffee is handled in flight. According to him, the water tanks from which the hot drinks are made are rarely cleaned. He explains that flight attendants are instructed to dispose of leftover coffee in a way that some might find alarming: by pouring it down the toilet rather than using the galley sink. This practice, according to him, is necessary to prevent spills and messes while serving passengers in the cramped airline environment.
This revelation has resonated with many travelers who are now reconsidering their beverage choices on flights. The commentary raises important questions about sanitation practices in the airline industry and highlights a broader need for transparency regarding the standards of in-flight services. In the wake of this video going viral, it remains to be seen if airlines will take steps to address these sanitation concerns to reassure passengers or if opinions on coffee consumption in the air will change significantly.
