Flight attendant explains why travellers should skip in-flight meals on long haul trips

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A cabin crew worker has revealed why skipping the in-flight meal may be the best way to go for travellers on extra-long plane journeys.Airplane food can leave travellers divided as some are happy to eat it, while others can't stand it.

There are also people who feel neutral on the issue, but will still indulge in the free fare handed out by cabin crew.However, according to one flight employee, taking advantage of the meal could keep passengers from getting much needed sleep.

Kris Major has explained how eating in-flight meals while flying through different time zones can result in restlessness.With over two decades experience of working on planes, it's safe to say that Mr Major is no stranger to the aviation industry, the Mirror reports.Kris explained: "The seasoned travellers, after take off you go down the cabin and you can see that they're gone – they've covered themselves up and they're asleep.

Most airlines don't particularly plan their [food] service around the passenger and acclimatisation and time zones crossing."So the next time you find yourself on a long haul flight overnight it might best to avoid the meal they pass round and instead focus on squeezing in as much rest as possible.