The Secrets Behind In-Flight Coffee: Confessions of a Flight Attendant

Many people probably enjoy a cup of coffee while flying. However, a recent TikTok video by a user named Kevin has revealed an unsettling truth about in-flight coffee that has left viewers shocked.

Kevin, a flight attendant for a US-based airline, shared his insights on why one should avoid drinking coffee on airplanes, as reported by the Nypost.

“Aircraft water tanks are rarely cleaned and are usually located near the toilets. I don’t even want to think about the mold and bacteria that could be growing in there,” Kevin explained.

In addition, the way flight attendants clean the coffee pots adds to the concern. “For whatever reason, we’re not allowed to dump the water from the pots into the sink, so we have to pour it into the toilet. To avoid splashing, you have to put the pot really close to the bowl, and that’s when bacteria or whatever might be in there could splash back and get into the coffee pot,” he said.

Kevin’s video quickly gained traction, attracting hundreds of thousands of views and comments.

“I’m a former flight attendant. I never drank anything from the cart, especially no ice”; “I always cringe when I see people order coffee on planes”; “Thanks for sharing this; I will never drink plane coffee again”… were some of the reactions from viewers.

Kat Kamalani, an experienced flight attendant from Utah, has also shared similar sentiments in the past. She revealed that most crew members avoid drinking beverages made with plane water. In addition to coffee, she advised passengers against consuming any liquids that are not sealed in bottles or cans.

“Rule number one: never drink any liquids that aren’t in a can or bottle. The reason being, the water that they use to make that coffee and tea comes from the same water tank that is rarely, if ever, cleaned, and it’s usually located near the bathroom,” Kamalani shared.

She also advised parents never to ask for hot water and then put it in the baby bottle. Instead, she suggested that passengers ask for a bottle of water and then heat it up by placing it in a cup of hot water.

Dr. Cedric Spak, an infectious disease expert at Baylor University Medical Center, warned that individuals with compromised immune systems should steer clear of in-flight beverages. He also advised parents to “think twice” before using airplane water to prepare formula for their infants.

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