Cabin Crew Reveals What Really Happens When Flying

Why is airplane food so mediocre?

Airplane food is the butt of plenty of stand-up jokes, and for good reason—it's usually quite bland. However, science has an answer for this phenomenon. At high altitudes, most of our tastebuds become slightly numb, causing food to lack taste.

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