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Old Jun 2, 2013, 5:07 pm
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mgcsinc
 
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Originally Posted by EsquireFlyer
Am I the only one who thinks it would actually be a good outcome for the traveling public if the airline started using spill-proof cups when serving hot beverages on planes?
No. I would love that outcome.

Originally Posted by zombietooth
It probably is a good idea, but a better idea is to ban all hot beverages and soups because the safety issue would be completely resolved by that action.

Any other poster commented that liquid hot enough to scald could be used as a weapon. I agree. We should err on the side of safety.

After all, even if it prevents only one injury, it's worth it, right?

I see iced coffee in your future.
Straw men
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