Whether you’re looking to start your vacation a little early...
Or loosen up a bit before the big holiday meet and greet with the in-laws...
Or simply require a little buzz to fully appreciate the Ghostbusters reboot...
When zipping through the air at 40,000 feet, you’re likely going to want to enjoy a few alcoholic libations to help set the proper mood.
But be prepared: when you’re this far off the ground, imbibing is a little different than at your average corner bar. It requires a certain élan, finesse and ability to sip in fully reclined states.
That’s why we’ve detailed seven ways drinking in the air is different from drinking on the ground.
Buckle up.
1. Your bartender is a flight attendant.
Forego the mixology and keep things simple. A nice scotch or vodka on the rocks has rewards no sugar-rimmed mojito can. Besides, the last thing you want while sitting on the plane is a sugar rush.
2. Champagne is always a good option. Always.
Good news: someone just offered you a glass of champagne. But before you think, “Gee, I’m really not celebrating anything, so maybe I should just stick to this nice soda I’m drinking,” let us repeat: someone just offered you a glass of champagne, which alone is reason to celebrate.
3. Keep hydrated.
Contrary to popular belief, you do not feel the effects of alcohol any differently on a plane than you do anywhere else. That said, as a natural byproduct of travel, you’re likely to feel more tired and dehydrated than usual. The moral of this story: keep the water coming.
4. You’re working with very strict time constraints.
Pace yourself. You don’t want to stand up to deplane only to realize you’ve had more than you needed to get through the flight. After all, you’ve still got baggage claim to deal with.
5. Your table real estate is limited.
You can save yourself some room—perhaps for playing cards or laying your book down—if you pour the contents of that mini bottle of booze into your glass right away and hand it back to the flight attendant. They’ll appreciate you saving them a return trip.
6. Proper etiquette dictates that in-flight drinking is not exactly always a social experience.
Unless you strike up a conversation with a comely neighbor, then in which case, sky’s the limit. (Pun very much intended.)
7. Sadly, having a dance party just isn’t an option.
It may come as a surprise, but Soul Plane is not a movie based on real events.
Or loosen up a bit before the big holiday meet and greet with the in-laws...
Or simply require a little buzz to fully appreciate the Ghostbusters reboot...
When zipping through the air at 40,000 feet, you’re likely going to want to enjoy a few alcoholic libations to help set the proper mood.
But be prepared: when you’re this far off the ground, imbibing is a little different than at your average corner bar. It requires a certain élan, finesse and ability to sip in fully reclined states.
That’s why we’ve detailed seven ways drinking in the air is different from drinking on the ground.
Buckle up.
1. Your bartender is a flight attendant.
Forego the mixology and keep things simple. A nice scotch or vodka on the rocks has rewards no sugar-rimmed mojito can. Besides, the last thing you want while sitting on the plane is a sugar rush.
2. Champagne is always a good option. Always.
Good news: someone just offered you a glass of champagne. But before you think, “Gee, I’m really not celebrating anything, so maybe I should just stick to this nice soda I’m drinking,” let us repeat: someone just offered you a glass of champagne, which alone is reason to celebrate.
3. Keep hydrated.
Contrary to popular belief, you do not feel the effects of alcohol any differently on a plane than you do anywhere else. That said, as a natural byproduct of travel, you’re likely to feel more tired and dehydrated than usual. The moral of this story: keep the water coming.
4. You’re working with very strict time constraints.
Pace yourself. You don’t want to stand up to deplane only to realize you’ve had more than you needed to get through the flight. After all, you’ve still got baggage claim to deal with.
5. Your table real estate is limited.
You can save yourself some room—perhaps for playing cards or laying your book down—if you pour the contents of that mini bottle of booze into your glass right away and hand it back to the flight attendant. They’ll appreciate you saving them a return trip.
6. Proper etiquette dictates that in-flight drinking is not exactly always a social experience.
Unless you strike up a conversation with a comely neighbor, then in which case, sky’s the limit. (Pun very much intended.)
7. Sadly, having a dance party just isn’t an option.
It may come as a surprise, but Soul Plane is not a movie based on real events.
