S5·E22 Why Ginger Ale Tastes Better On Airplanes

Ever notice how airplane food tastes… weird? You board the plane starving, open that tiny tray table meal, take one bite, and suddenly wonder if your taste buds stayed back at the airport gate.

Believe it or not, it’s not just the airline food quality… and it’s not just you. There’s actually a scientific reason airplane food tastes different at 35,000 feet. From cabin pressure, to dry air, flying can seriously mess with how your brain tastes food. So what’s the deal with airline meals, and why do they taste so bland in the sky?

Have you ever had airplane food that was actually good? What airline was it, and what did you eat?