Are airplane meals usually not very tasty? These two types of food are the best choices

With global travel on the rise, most people have tried airplane food. However, due to the high-altitude air pressure, which makes cooking difficult, meals are usually pre-prepared and reheated, resulting in airplane food that is often not very tasty and can leave travelers disappointed.

But there are actually tricks to avoiding a bad airplane meal experience. An overseas airline executive and frequent flyers generously shared that there are two types of food that still taste great even at 30,000 feet.

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According toEXPERSS.co.uka report, the Asia-Pacific regional culinary director of LSG Sky Chefs recommends choosing“braised or stewed dishes”as they retain their original flavor even after reheating. In contrast, fried foods or chicken breast — more popular on the ground — tend to lose moisture and their original taste when reheated.

Nikos Loukas, a business traveler who has been on the road for over 15 years, shared his personal tip: go for more ice cream because “it tastes exactly the same as it does on the ground.”

Additionally, airplane food isn’t just about taste — it could actually affect your chances of getting upgraded.

When flight attendants are looking for candidates to upgrade to business class, they often have to make last-minute decisions without time to prepare special meals. As a result, passengers who are more flexible with standard meals are more likely to be chosen. The article also reminds readers that those who prefer vegetarian meals should occasionally opt for non-vegetarian options to increase their odds.

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