Low-cost airlines usually serve free drinks and food on the plane from a flight duration of three hours and 45 minutes. Alcoholic beverages and other snacks can be purchased on board at any time. However, hot meals should be ordered in advance.
flights over 2 hours: a main meal. flights over 7 hours: a main meal and snack. flights over 12 hours: two main meals and a snack.
There are certain flights that will never have meal service. You can find this out just by looking at the length of your flight, and the time of day you will be flying. Flights less than 2 hours will only have a snack/beverage service. Some airlines have meals on short domestic flights, but you could be charged for it.
Your booking will indicate which meals are served. Typically, shortly after takeoff and shortly before landing. If you ask nicely, the Flight Attendants will usually accommodate alternate times.
Undefeated record: The world record for the world's longest continuous flight was set in 1959 by Robert Timm (pictured) and his co-pilot John Cook. Months in the air: The men flew in this four-seater aircraft for 64 days, 22 hours and 19 minutes.
As a general rule, you can expect to have to pay for food and drinks on short haul, regional and domestic flights. On long haul, international flights, meals, snacks, and drinks are usually included, but not always.
Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.
Full-service airlines, like British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Singapore Airlines, usually provide at least one hot meal, snacks and drinks, included in the price of your ticket on a long-haul flight. You'll be pleased to know that they usually provide free snacks, tea and coffee on most short-haul flights too.
The majority of the time, though, many flight attendants aren't going to wake you up if you're napping during the flight. In that case, you can ask to be woken up for the meal. Tell them at the beginning of the flight so you can nap in peace and not have to worry about it.
Middle section
This section is stationed directly over the wings, the most stable area of the plane and center of lift, so sitting here makes for the smoothest ride should the plane hit turbulence.
2001. In the wake of September 11, air travel drops, and nearly every major airline eliminates meal service on domestic flights to cut costs.
Plan meals according to your flight schedule
For flights less than three hours: eat a meal when you get to the airport. For flights less than five hours: eat a meal at the airport and a snack on board. For flights more than five hours: eat a meal and optional snack on board.
Tip #2: Reduce waste and save some money by bringing a reusable water bottle. So you can't bring H20 or any other liquids more than 3.4 oz. (well there are some exceptions) through security, but you CAN bring an empty bottle. Just fill it up on your way to boarding your flight after screening.
There is no limit to the amount of food you can bring on board, as long as it can fit in your carry-on luggage! You can also pack your food any way you'd like — in a lunch bag, in resealable plastic bags, in Tupperware, etc.
Each passenger may carry liquids, gels and aerosols in travel-size containers that are 3.4 ounces or100 milliliters. Each passenger is limited to one quart-size bag of liquids, gels and aerosols.
On short-haul and medium-haul flights, you can expect snacks and small hot meals, while on long-haul flights you'll get a full, hot menu. Most of the time, you can choose between two dishes. However, you will often have to reach for your wallet for extra requests.
Tap Water (Including in Coffee and Tea)
Not drinking tap water on flights is a well-documented no-no. As T+L previously explained, the water tanks on planes are notoriously grimy. A 2004 EPA sample of 158 planes found that 13 percent contained coliform, and two had dangerous levels of E. coli.
First-Class and Economy Class travellers have different meal options available to them on all international flights. In-flight meals are mainly served on trays, but some airlines opt for multiple courses instead. It is customary for meals to be served with glassware, tablecloths, and metal cutlery.
Because the TSA considers the nut spread a liquid, plane passengers must limit the amount they bring in their carry-ons. Like all other liquids, passengers are limited to 3.4 oz or less of peanut butter in their carry-on bag, but can also put the snack in their checked baggage.
Turns out that on ultra-long-haul flights—like the 15-hour journey from Australia to Los Angeles—sleeping on the job is a must. The flight crew takes turns resting in two designated rest areas for four hours at a time.
Over-the-counter options include Dramamine (bonus: it will also help if you have motion sickness), melatonin (a hormone that can help with sleep and prevent jet lag), any antihistamine containing diphenhydramine (such as Benadryl), and medicines designed for insomnia, like Unisom or ZzzQuil.