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The Airplane Drink Myth You Have To Stop Believing By Maria Scinto Aug. 14, 2025 10:20 am EST
Airline travel may once have been glamorous, but that was a long, long time ago. Now it's often nothing but one long hassle, and that's even before you get on the plane. Once you're safely aboard, there are other hurdles to navigate, including the sometimes questionable in-flight meals – that is, if you get fed at all. If you're flying economy class, you might find that even the cheapest snacks and drinks aren't much of a bargain, and let's not even get into the legroom. One myth that isn't true, however, is that airline coffee isn't safe to drink. Barbi, a flight attendant with nearly 40 years in the business, explained why this isn't the case.
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