Overview
- A U.S. flight attendant on TikTok claims crew are told to pour leftover coffee into aircraft toilets rather than galley sinks.
- He says holding pots close to the bowl can cause bacterial backsplash that contaminates the pot and coffee maker.
- He also alleges the water tanks used for hot drinks are rarely cleaned and advises skipping coffee unless an espresso machine is onboard.
- The video drew strong reactions from viewers, with some saying even pilots avoid drinking cabin coffee.
- A 2019 Hunter College report using EPA data rated several airlines’ onboard water quality as medium risk, while airlines operate under sanitation regulations.