Mile-High Mistakes: 4 Things Travel Experts Say You Should Never Order on a Plane - Page 3

2. Don’t order alcohol. 

You might want to think twice before ordering alcohol on your next flight. According to Quigley, drinking at high altitudes can hit you harder than it would on the ground, increasing your chances of getting lightheaded, nauseous, or dealing with a rough hangover once you land. The cabin’s lower oxygen levels can intensify the effects of alcohol, making you feel drunk faster than expected.

“When pressure is decreased in the airplane, the body can’t absorb oxygen as well,” Quigley explained.

Flight attendant Max also warned that going overboard can lead to disruptive behavior, something that’s not only embarrassing but likely to irritate both fellow passengers and crew.

“There’s nothing worse than drunk passengers – especially a drunk First Class passenger,” Max shared with RedbookMag. He revealed that First Class riders are typically offered free alcohol as a perk attached to their fare, “where they can order a ‘double’ or even a ‘triple’ cocktail.”