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<\/p>\nTHE top two meals to choose while you're on a flight have been revealed. <\/p>\n
Many passengers can't wait to peel back the foil on their tray to see what the meal is on their flight. <\/p>\n
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But some frequent flyers dread in-flight food which they say never tastes quite as good as the meals we eat on ground level. <\/p>\n
And now, Mark Brega, BA's executive chef has revealed the best meals to chow down on when you're up in the air.<\/p>\n
Speaking to the Daily Mail, he explained how the food has to allow for the unique conditions on board a flight.<\/p>\n
He said: "You lose about 30 per cent of your tastebuds so we have to factor this into our cooking.<\/p>\n
"Generally, British food is very good, but it has a light flavour profile so spicier, more aromatic dishes tend to work better. <\/p>\n
"Buttered chicken or chicken tikka masala are among our most popular dishes."<\/p>\n
And he added wine can even taste different while you're flying.<\/p>\n
He explained: "The same goes for wine; some of which taste brilliant on the ground but can taste awful in the air so it needs to be tested.<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n "Fish like the smell of red mullet can fill up a cabin so have to be avoided. But the aroma of bread is hugely appealing, and signals to passengers that they're in for a nice meal."<\/p>\n Another gold rule of in-flight catering was that pilots never ate the same meal, so to avoid food poisoning that made them both ill at the same time.<\/p>\n And a sleep expert has revealed the meals you must make sure to avoid when on a flight.<\/p>\n Ben Slater from\u00a0Online-Bedrooms\u00a0offered his best tips for avoiding a difficult flight, which included eating anything too big or stodgy.<\/p>\n He said: "Try to avoid eating anything too heavy before going to\u00a0sleep\u00a0just like you would at home.<\/p>\n "Eating a heavy meal can leave us feeling uncomfortable and bloated, making it harder to fall asleep."<\/p>\n Ben also recommended passengers use a few handy items to increase their chances of getting some kip once the plane has taken off.<\/p>\n They included\u00a0eye masks, ear plugs and even oils, which he said can help people fall asleep "in no time".<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tp-composite-travel-el-gouna.jpg\")
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