Originally Posted by
OskiBear
I'm just curious, as I drink very little and almost never when I fly.
Why is drinking such a part of the flying culture?
It's not. Yes, there are some who drink. But at the same time there are some who say that they can't enjoy vacation/sports/meals/whatever without a drink.
Originally Posted by
OskiBear
I see that it's often discussed here on FT and there's unhappiness when it's not comped, etc.
Some, yes. But I'd call them a minority.
Originally Posted by
OskiBear
Earlier this week, on a 9.5 hour flight from HEL-JFK, the fellow across the aisle from me had non-stop drinks from the time we boarded until we landed. Many bottles of vodka, beeer, etc.
I always thought one was supposed to stay hydrated on a flight and alcohol is a diuretic, no? Just seems a bit contradictory since FT'ers are expert flyers who do what they can to stay comfortable and in good condition on long flights.
That's right. Any expert will tell you that drinking on a plane is not a good idea. In addition, while many on FT are "expert flyers", many are not. Some fly occasionally and just enjoy the conversations around travel. Some fly a whole lot of short flights. Some fly less often but long haul. Each has a different area of "expertise".