With travel on the horizon, many are already gearing up for their getaways, but a flight attendant has shared why you should avoid the tradition of beers at the airport
The buzz of summer holiday planning is in the air as searches for ‘summer holiday ideas’ have soared by 21% this past month.
It’s clear that folks are itching to get away, and the humble ‘airport beer’ has become a symbol of that holiday anticipation—with an impressive 69,000 keen punters looking it up on Google recently.
We’re all for celebrating the start of your vacay, but insiders have shared why that pre-flight pint might not be the best idea. Chatting with experts at global travel booking giant Omio, flight attendant Dashiell Horowitz of Air Transat gave his advice to anyone planning to board a plane.
He recommended eating a big meal to ‘make sure you’re tired and get some rest on the flight’, however, he wasn’t as keen on airport beers.
Dashiell said: “There isn’t much I would avoid if flying as a passenger except for anything that you know will upset your stomach!
“The one thing I would truly avoid is any alcohol before a flight. Most people don’t know it affects you twice as much whilst in the air, so you’re more likely to feel the effects than on the ground.”
That recommendation will come as sad news to many, as it’s a tradition to post your airport beer on social media before a flight for many. TikTok sensation, @taylortijerina, recently poked fun at the ritual on the site with his latest comedy skit. The viral video features him attempting to score some booze at the ungodly hour of 5:30 am and has already clocked up a whopping 1.3 million views.
If you’re keen to fly without any hitches, check out the rest of flight attendant Dashiell’s pearls of wisdoms below…
What blunders do travellers tend to make before they even hit the skies?
Timekeeping’s a biggie, warns Dashiell. He says: “I would always plan to be at the airport 2-3 hours ahead of departure as well as being at the gate when they start boarding, to ensure a stress-free experience.”
Also on the flight attendant’s radar is the frequent mishap of passengers not pre-ordering their in-flight food, potentially leaving them hungry mid-air. “I would also recommend that passengers order any special meals in advance,” he said.
For those with particular dietary needs, he adds: “If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, make sure to arrange this accordingly with the airline and confirm your special meal is booked.”
How can flyers guarantee peak comfort during their flight?
For a comfy flight, Dashiell advises passengers to dress warmly or at least bring a jumper as it’s “always better to remove layers than be cold on the plane”. He also suggests packing some snacks and bringing a water bottle to refill at the airport or on the plane.
His last piece of advice is to carry a pen, as you never know when you’ll need to fill out a form or jot something down. “This is one thing most people seem to forget, so I never board a flight without one,” he said.