How to Order the Best-Tasting Drinks on an Airplane
Low cabin humidity and pressure dull sweet and salty notes while amplifying acidity and bitterness, so order or adjust drinks to restore balanced flavors in flight.
The One Cocktail Science Says Tastes Better on a Flight
Umami-rich tomato drinks taste better on airplanes because cabin noise suppresses sweetness while enhancing savory perception, and cabin pressure and dryness further affect taste sensitivity.