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    Pilots Aren’t Allowed to Eat the Same Meal During a Flight—and It’s for This Very Important Safety Reason

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    To avoid food poisoning, airlines require that pilots eat separate meals. This rule makes sure that even if a pilot is ill, another can still safely operate the flight.

    Kosher, vegan, gluten-free, and even keto—most airlines are pretty good these days about giving you an option for in-flight meals. Most airlines allow you to choose your entree ahead of time, especially when you fly in first or business class. Flight attendants will make every effort to serve chicken to everyone in the row if they all choose chicken.

    It’s different in the cockpit. Even though you may argue that they are the most important person on the plane when it comes time to choose what to eat, the pilots do not have the same level of freedom as we do. In long-haul flight, two pilots can’t share the same food. If one pilot is having pasta, the other has to have chicken—here’s why.

    First, why do planes need more than one pilot?

    Federal Aviation Administration requires commercial airlines to always have at least 2 pilots aboard their aircraft. Long-haul flights A third or fourth pilot is often needed if the flight exceeds eight hours. There are strict rules that limit the number of flying hours that a pilot is allowed to do within a certain time period. There must also be someone who is qualified to replace the pilot in the event of an emergency.

    Why must pilots eat different meals than other people?

    Salmonella, E.coli, norovirus and more: foodborne illness can affect anyone. Its symptoms are unpleasant at best, and even deadly at worst.

    Adam Cohen is a captain of a flight at Skywest AirlinesTells Travel + Leisure. “That way, one pilot is affected, while the other can safely continue to the destination.” Although the FAA has no regulation that says pilots have to eat different meals than their co-pilots before or during a flight, many airlines have rules that say they cannot.

    A man eating a meal on an airplane

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    What is the frequency of food poisoning in planes?

    Although there have been a number of unfortunate incidents from passengers trying to open emergency doors You can also find out more about the following: planes catching on fire Recent food poisoning seems to be less frequent. It does happen. In 1982, after eating the same dessert on a flight between Lisbon and Boston, most crew members suffered stomach cramps. In 1982, some crew members were transported in ambulances after landing in Boston. However, none of the passengers were affected.

    Two crew members opted to not eat the tapioca. “Pilot skims pudding but lands plane safely”, read the headline. Manchester Evening Herald That week. The airline spokesperson said that they suspected the pudding as it was the only dessert on the menu with a cream-based base, which would cause an immediate reaction. 

    What do pilots eat?

    No governing body dictates what pilots are allowed to eat. Although, the captain may try to ensure that the pilots don’t have the same food as the first officer. The pilot with the highest seniority usually gets to pick their meal first. Many pilots choose to eat on layovers. However, certain airlines provide food for their pilots during the flight, especially when it is a long-haul trip. As an example, Emirates prepares meals for passengers and crew in the same catering facility Dubai is a great place to visit. The crew is not served the same meal as passengers. Passengers usually get multi-course meal. Flight crews are more likely to eat sandwiches or grab-and go dishes, which can be eaten while on work or break.

    The pilots can also bring their own food to the airport, as not all airlines will pay for it, especially on shorter flights. I even use the ovens in the plane after the flight attendants have finished using them. wrote one pilot Reddit. “There’s nothing better than a home-cooked dinner on the flight deck.” The pilots can’t drink whiskey or wine with their meals. This privilege is reserved only for passengers.

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