Airline crew member explains food preparation process on flights.

Have you ever wondered how the food on planes is prepared and served? Well, one flight attendant has given us a peek behind the curtain and shared some insider secrets. Barbara Bacilieri, a TikTok content creator, has revealed the truth about where the food is cooked and how it is heated during the flight.

Despite what you might think, airplanes do not have proper kitchens. Instead, there is a designated area in the galley where flight attendants prepare the meals. However, Barbara clarifies that they are not trained cooks, so the food is actually prepared in large kitchens near the airport and then transported to the plane before each flight. The meals are then stowed in trolleys, some of which may be refrigerated, and heated in convection ovens during the flight.

Aside from cooking, the galley also serves as a second home for flight attendants during the flight. Barbara explains that they spend most of their time there and sometimes need some privacy, which is why there is a curtain in the galley. This allows them to close it when they need to eat or take a break.

But their duties don't end when the plane lands. Barbara reveals that flight attendants have to take security measures before they can enjoy their own trip. Upon arriving at the hotel room, they leave the door open and block it with their luggage. This is to prevent anyone from hiding inside and potentially causing harm. They also thoroughly check the room for any hidden persons or cameras.

This may come as a surprise, but flight attendants also have to clean the coffee pots on the plane. However, they are not allowed to pour the coffee down the drain, but instead, they have to dump it in the toilet. This can be quite a messy task, as they have to get close to the toilet to avoid any spills. As a result, there may be some bacteria or particles that end up in the coffee pot, which then gets reused for the next batch of coffee.

So, next time you order a hot meal or a cup of coffee on a plane, you now have a better understanding of what goes on behind the scenes. And if you have any interesting stories or experiences from your travels, feel free to share them with us! Just send us an email and we may feature your story. Until then, safe travels!

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