Experts suggest caution before ordering an in-air beverage . Here’s what to keep in mind. Q: A cocktail or glass of wine helps me fall asleep on long flights.
But are there downsides to drinking on a plane? A: After the bustle of boarding and the effort of squeezing your body and baggage into compact spaces, a drink or two may feel like just the ticket. But the results of a small study published earlier this month suggest that there are certain risks associated with consuming alcohol on planes, especially on longer flights when you are planning to sleep. We asked experts about the new research, and how it fits with what they already know.
How altitude and alcohol affect your body.