I’m a wine expert – the secret trick to boozing on flights without getting a hangover
A WINE expert has revealed the secret to drinking on flights, without paying the price for it the next day.
Several factors mean that alcohol has more of an effect in plane cabins, leading to people getting drunk much quicker, or getting a worse hangover than they might usually have after a few drinks.
However, with the booze often included in the price of the ticket, it seems a shame to waste the opportunity to make the most of the drinks trolley when it comes around.
That’s why Chanelle Kuhn, the Assistant Director of Wine at Wally’s has revealed her top tips for making sure you can keep celebrating your holiday on the plane, without suffering too much later on.
First, she explained why it’s necessary to take extra precautions when drinking in the air.
She told Sunset: “Up in the air, we get dehydrated faster. Factors like cabin pressure, air conditioning, and alcohol (a naturally dehydrating beverage) coupled with rising elevation can make the effects of alcohol more pronounced.”
Therefore, she recommends doubling up on glasses of water with every alcoholic drink, so you can remain hydrated while keeping the celebrations going.
She continued: “I think a two-to-one water-to-alcohol ratio is truly the way to go. Water, water, and more water!”
However, Chanelle also said that you should know your limits in a plane and that overindulging is risky.
Asked for the biggest drinks ordering mistakes on flights, she replied: “Drinking too much! The exhaustion of traveling already takes a toll on your body, so be sure you’re balancing nutrients and water while also toasting to your exciting destination ahead.”
Drinking responsibly is always wise on planes, but even if you don’t think you’ve had too much, flight attendants have the power to cut off your service if they disagree.
Sun Online Travel’s resident cabin crew member explained that they will keep an eye on how much each person is drinking and, if it starts to become a problem, they will react accordingly.
They said: “We monitor our passengers’ alcohol intake and keep an eye on how much each person has had because we need to be aware of any potentially dangerous situations.
“If passengers start behaving badly once they’ve had a few, we’re well within our rights to cut them off, or even restrain them if we need to.
“We see people all the time who think they can handle their booze, only to turn into a big mess in the sky because of how booze affects you differently on planes – people really underestimate it.
“It’s in every class of the plane too, not just in economy – people in business class get just as lairy on the champagne.
“My advice is always to just take it easier than you normally would because it could ruin your trip – or at least the first few days of it.
“If you can’t stand up at baggage claim, how do you expect to get yourself and all your luggage to your hotel, especially if you’re in a country you don’t know or where you can’t speak the language?”
Meanwhile, this flight attendant revealed how to get extra free drinks while on a flight.
And another explained how to get drinks that aren’t on the menu.