Question:
I'm taking an airplane soon. What can I drink when they bring the beverage cart?
My surgeon says nothing w/ caffeine and nothing carbonated and nothing with sugar. I never have drunk coffee so decaf isn't an option. What do others drink on a plane? — Margaret G. (posted on September 10, 2003)
September 10, 2003
All airlines serve juices,water,tea and nonfat milk.I have also had tomatoe
juice.If you have any doughts about what to drink, take your own beverage,
they don't mind at all. If you are going on a long flight you can request
specials meals and drink. I have done that frequently.
— myra J.
September 10, 2003
I was a flight attendant for a number of years, so I DO know of where I
speak, teehee... we ALWAYS served good old-fashioned water, we had an
assortment of juices as well as coffee and tea. You can also bring
something of your own, like Crystal Lite if you don't like what is served
from the beverage cart. Remember, the flight attendants are there for your
safety and offer beverages as a courtesy, but do not offer
"bistro" services like back in the good old days. We always did
the best we could to accomodate folks, but experienced travelers always
brought their own "emergency rations" as do I everywhere I go.
Good luck!
— Marla H.
September 10, 2003
I just went to NY (from CA) a few weeks ago and what I did was bring my
water bottle with me. I then asked them to fill my bottle with water and
asked for some lemon wedges and Equal/Sweet&Low (I'd forgotten to bring
my Splenda with me). Squeezing a lemon wedge or two into the water and
adding a packet of Equal made for a great "homemade" lemonade. I
love drinking water this way and find that by bringing my water bottle, I
can get my liquids in no matter where I am. (most restaurants, airlines,
etc. will have lemon and artificial sweeteners on hand :)
— CarolineAnnMartin
September 10, 2003
water, water, water... then more..flying dehydrates you...so add more
water--I add another 24 oz for every hour in the air....I also have had
orange juice-half oj and half water...I always bring a large liter bottle
of water with me in my carry on... Good luck..have a great trip
— Peg L
September 10, 2003
Tomato Juice on the Rocks!... my fave beverage while flying the friendly
skies. If you like it spicy, ask for the Bloody Mary MIX (no alcohol). Yum.
— Kimberly B.
September 10, 2003
Hi...they always have those little 8oz bottles of water on the flights I
take, but I usually am carrying my own water, so I get the Blood Mary MIX
that they have on the plane. I don't like the plain tomato juice because
it's too bland for me, so I ask for the Bloody Mary Mix (Mr & Mrs. T's)
without the vodka, and it's great! Have a great flight! Denise 316/155
— lily1968
September 11, 2003
Lemonade, juice, tea.
— bethybb
September 11, 2003
hiya~ i just want to warn you about the juices. make sure you don't get one
that is a "cocktail" because that has 3 kinds of sugars in it and
can make you dump -- definetely don't want that while on an airplane!
LOL...
i flew across country earlier this year and had only been drinking water so
i asked what kinds of juices they had. she said, "cranberry
juice" as one option...well it was cranberry cocktail and i didn't
drink it.. oh well
water is always available thank goodness.
good luck,
kate
— jkb
September 11, 2003
My emergency rations for traveling include - a big bottle of water frozen
the night before, a bottle of crystal lite. To keep tham from sweating as
they thaw I wrap in a few paper towels before puttingin my carry on back
pack. Prepackaged peanutbutter crackers or the little cheese and pretzel
packs. A couple protein bars. A few small ziplock bags with premeasured
protein powder in them. ( i can get milk to mix it on the plane if needed.
) the packets of tuna salad with a few crackers. and a couple pieces of
fresh fruit. It carries me thru the plane trip and til I can get to a store
when I get to my destination. I know it is psychotic, but I am afraid of
being in a situation where there is nothing to eat that won't make me feel
poorly. I also get like a starving wolf if it is time to eat. I cant eat
much but I need my regular mealtimes.
— **willow**
September 11, 2003
I carry so much crap with me on airplanes these days.. including a bottle
of water, or sometimes my NO sugar iced tea mixed with water.. and as
willow said.. it starts frozen. Frozen 1/2 bottles of water are how we
live in our house.. there's always four or five in the freezer at a time
and I grab one in the morning or anytime. <br>Anyway on a plane I ask
for a cup or two of ice water, limes, and equal or S&L ... and I make
my own limeade ... I've never found a flight with a SF noncarbonated
beverage other than water.
— Lisa C.
September 11, 2003
Most airlines carry a variety of beverages, like juices (orange, tomatoe,
and usually apple), water and some carry teas.
— Janice W.
September 12, 2003
How about WATER??
— Nan G.
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