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Snacks on a Plane

07.08.2009

Submitted by tmeronek on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 11:00pm.
Airline food
The Bite:
Worried the hunger bug will bite you mid-flight? Plan ahead for your next flight, and you'll get blockbuster savings (of both kinds of green); these airline food tips make major waste hissstory.
The Benefits: 
  • Less poisonous waste. Airlines use about 1 million disposable cups every 6 hours; opting out of food and drinks you don't want (or having the crew fill up your own reusable bottle) means less trash.
  • Not running cold-blooded from the taste. If you pack your own food, you'll get to choose what you get.
  • King cobra-size savings. Since many airlines now charge (a lot) for food and certain drinks, bringing your own snacks means more dough to spend at your destination.
Personally Speaking: 
Jenifer had the attendants refill her Biter Bottle four times on her last international flight, and from the mumbling she heard from some of the other passengers ("I should do that!"), might've enlisted a few converts.
Wanna Try: 
  • Reuse…your own reusable bottle and ask the flight attendant to fill it with your drink of choice.
  • Refuse…peanuts, pretzels, and any other snacks you won't eat.
  • Rummage…around in your pantry and pack your own meal to bring along. Chances are it'll be healthier and tastier than what you'll get on the plane.
  • Request…the vegetarian or vegan option when you book your ticket for the lowest-impact in-flight meal.

Cocktail Fact

In 1962, Pope John XXIII canonized Saint Bona of Pisa as the patron saint of flight attendants (at the time, they were called flight hostesses).

Bang For The Bite

If 10,000 Biters opt out of the in-flight food and beverage on their next flight, we'll avert the weight of 85 flight attendants in waste.

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Lawrence Mick  on July 08, 2009 at 04:20 AM 1
Minor note: the pope in 1962 was John XXIII, not Paul XXIII
Joan   on July 08, 2009 at 04:23 AM 2
WHile in general I applaud your ideas, this one falls short. When they refill your reusable bottle, all they will do is pour it from the same disposable bottle you are trying to avoid. The only way around that problem is to either use the bathroom tap water (which likely comes in a disposable container when they install it in the plane) or bring your own. I'm not sure if that is allowed or not. It probably depends on the airline.
Amanda  on July 08, 2009 at 04:58 AM 3
Maybe you could suggest some nonperishable snacks to bring.
Maureen De Grio  on July 08, 2009 at 05:01 AM 4
Wasn't it Pope John XXIII? Not Pope Paul XXIII???
Rita Payne  on July 08, 2009 at 05:16 AM 5
several others, I see, have already posted: it is Pope John XXIII, the pope after him was Pope Paul VI
Jen  on July 08, 2009 at 05:30 AM 6
It does sound good in theory. Although I'm wondering, can I bring food/drink through security? If so, what can I bring? I'd hate to pack up food for my family just to have to throw it away before reaching the gate.
Tracey  on July 08, 2009 at 05:41 AM 7
Yes, you can bring food. I do it all the time. I make my own trail mix, cut up apples, grapes, pita chips. They're all great options for carry on. I use a small lunch box with individual cartons that fits into my purse. I never go hungry or need to worry about what will be served on the plane.
Merrily  on July 08, 2009 at 06:27 AM 8
I experimented on a recent trip and found the precooked rice packets are wonderful options for taking on a plane. Tastier, cheaper and less waist then what they serve you. http://mawalkingwolf.blogspot.com/2009/06/airplane-food.html
Merrily  on July 08, 2009 at 06:34 AM 9
On the same recent trip I also experimented with water bottles. I took a 20-oz Rubbermaid bottle with me. It was empty until I cleared security and then filled it from a water fountain in the waiting area. I also bought one mega bottle of water at one of the concessions before boarding. I was able to use the larger bottle to refill the one easier to drink from and keep in the pocket in font of me. At a layover I could refill both. I also was able to use the 20-oz bottle throughout my trip.
Caroline  on July 08, 2009 at 07:04 AM 10
I asked to fill my empty (clean) water bottle, and the stewardess refused because of hygine issues. She poured into a cup and told me I can put it into my bottle (which defeats the purpose). with issues like swine flu going around, i understand the concerns. The best option is bring your empty bottle, fill in the fountain after security, and turn down the cups on the plane.
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