Originally Posted by
Dave Noble
During the boarding of the aeroplane , there are a lot of people walking around , getting into seats, putting bags in the lockers etc and so a much more likely chance of getting the hot drink spilled
During flight, hot drinks are not served whilst there is turbulence
In my limited travels on domestic USA flights I've never seen a passenger spill a drink (hot or cold) during the boarding process. Not to say it doesn't happen, I've just never witnessed it.
I agree that hot drinks aren't served if there is heavy turbulence during the beverage service, but that's not to say that it couldn't be smooth flying and then suddenly you encounter turbulence after your hot coffee has already been handed to you.