Originally Posted by
jwlowry
As far as the cans go, have you ever seen the crap that can get on the lid of a soda can? It can be quite unsanitary. There are horror stories of rat feces, etc., and the airlines are trying to hedge against that.
While I agree, I’m not sure this is a pro for the current system, as the flight attendant usually unceremoniously opens the can, dumping whatever’s on the tab into the drink. I’ve seen some be conscientious about wiping them off, but... not all.