Flying, at the best of times, is not the most comfortable of experiences. Especially if you’re flying in Economy. But there are things we can do to make it more of a pleasant experience, like choosing your seat. While this may be something you overlook in the booking process, Cathay Pacific flight attendant Joyce Chan reckons it’s the best kept secret when it comes to receiving the best meal service inflight. 

“There is a seating strategy to get the best food service,” says Joyce. “Often meal service will begin at the front of the cabin and progress to the back. Choosing a seat towards the front may increase your likelihood of being served earlier.” 

Another perk of choosing a seat towards the front of the plane is that you’re more likely to get the meal you want. In Economy, you don’t have the luxury of pre-selecting which meal option – which is usually a toss up between a meat and vegetarian dish – you would like so if you’re seated at the back of the plane and served last then there’s a chance the cabin crew may run out of the meal you wanted so you will be left with whatever is available.

So next time you’re flying and keen to make the most of your experience, opt for a seat towards the front of the plane and avoid disappointing your stomach. If inflight food is important to you and you’re flying towards the pointy end of the plane, these airlines serve the best inflight Business Class menus. Or if you prefer to skip the inflight meal, here’s our guide to the best plane snacks to pack for your next flight. 

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