NEVER put ice in airplane drinks for THIS reason

Airlines sell plane tickets and provide many services that can be used during the flight. However, you must be careful with some of the options that are offered on the trip, such as, for example, put ice in drinks.

Asking for ice can be a common practice to improve drinks and other drinks, but not very hygienic. It is important to point out that the water in the plane is drinkable and considered safe.

But the ice on the plane is at risk of contamination due to the quality of the water and the report below airline employee about ice consumption is, to say the least, worrying.

Why shouldn't you ask for ice during the flight?

Like other companies offering food and beverage consumption, airlines must follow a cleaning and hygiene protocol during flights. However, the frequency with which cleaning and sanitization are carried out is the reason for concern.

The plane has a piping system that supplies water to produce ice and service other spaces in the aircraft. When they are not cleaned frequently, these environments can contain bacteria and other microorganisms that are harmful to the health of passengers.

Thus, the ice produced inside the plane can contain bacteria, causing intestinal discomfort and malaise. So it's better to avoid!

Is it safe to drink the water, coffee and tea served on the plane?

Likewise, other drinks, such as coffee and tea, also deserve attention when consumed inside the plane.

This happens because it is not possible to know the origin of the water, which in addition to being served “pure” is the raw material for tea and coffee.

In the debate about this consumption, mainly in online forums, the indication is that the water is drinkable. But people report that airlines are not required to perform pipe cleaning on a monthly or weekly basis.

Report by an airline employee about the ice served on board

An important announcement was made, anonymously, by an employee of a companyaerial. He reported on Reddit (online forum community) that water tanks are not always sanitized often enough.

In addition, he reports having witnessed a clear scene of ice contamination. On a flight between Boston and Oakland, another employee put fresh crab on ice, and the ice continued to be used as usual on the return flight.

“During orientation, they told us never to put ice in the drink. They never clean the ice bins,” the employee said.

The information in the report has not been confirmed by any airline, but even so, it puts an alert on the consumption of food and drinks in public places, such as the plane.

Despite being an individual decision, the best guideline for enjoying drinks during the flight is to choose liquids that are served in sealed packages and avoid asking for ice for the drinks.

If you have any doubts during the flight, ask the crew for assistance in clarifying information about the quality of the water served on the plane.