Warning as flight attendant says 'there's one thing I'll never drink on a plane'

There are certain beverages you should avoid consuming on an aeroplane.

Aeroplanes aren't exactly the cleanest environments. You're crammed into a metal cylinder with numerous strangers who could be harbouring all sorts of colds and other ailments, and the only available lavatory is a compact space that often results in unsanitary spills whenever the plane encounters even minor turbulence.

However, it's not just the bacteria-laden air and unpleasant toilets that should concern you. A flight attendant has revealed that some of the drinks served on flights should also be avoided, as they could upset your stomach.

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And unfortunately, this is particularly bad news for us Brits.

Flight attendant Kat Kamalani posted a video on TikTok in which she stated she would "never" consume anything on a plane that doesn't come from a sealed bottle or can, alleging that the water tank used is "never cleaned". This implies no more cups of tea or coffee on a plane, as Kat suggested you can never be certain about the freshness of the water, reports Birmingham Live.

She stated: "Never consume any liquid that is not in a can or a bottle. The water tanks are never cleaned and they are disgusting. Talk to a flight attendant and you'll find we rarely drink the coffee or tea that comes from the same water tank."

Kat revealed that although the kettles and jugs used for hot water on flights are cleaned between journeys, the main water tank is not. Commenters were quick to point out, however, that water intended for tea or coffee would be boiled, killing any bacteria before it ever reached a passenger's cup.

Some commenters mentioned that the tanks do get disinfected regularly, with one person asserting: "Water tanks are sterilised on a regular basis. I know because I do it."

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Another commented: "They always serve the coffee and water boiling. Definitely that kills bacteria."

In a separate note, another cabin crew member advised against drinking straight from cans on planes due to potential germs. Cher, the flight attendant, suggested opting for a plastic cup when indulging in canned beverages.

Cher advised: "I will never put my mouth on soda cans or beer cans if I'm travelling for leisure and I decide to order a drink. The catering trucks are truly gross and I don't trust that there's not sometimes bugs crawling on the outside of the cans. In addition, I often see these cans swimming around in buckets of water for hours on end."