Search Engine Wait, should I not be drinking airplane coffee?
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Jul 7, 2023 
Nancy Keats, a former Wall Street Journal reporter, dives into the disconcerting truth about airplane coffee and water safety. She recounts her investigations that revealed alarming hygiene issues, including infrequent cleaning of water tanks. The conversation explores the implications of unsafe drinking conditions, shedding light on bacteria like E. coli lurking in the skies. Keats discusses regulatory changes prompted by her work, urging travelers to think twice before sipping that in-flight brew.
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Antoni's Apartment Visit
- PJ Vogt visits Antoni Porowski, his friend and Queer Eye star, at his New York apartment.
- Antoni shares a rumor he heard about airplane coffee and water being unsafe due to infrequent cleaning of the water tanks.
Pilot Observation
- Antoni's father, an ER physician, told him about patients getting eye infections after flights, leading Antoni to observe pilot behavior.
- He noticed pilots bringing water bottles into airplane bathrooms, which he assumed was for handwashing.
Flight Attendant Confession
- Antoni recounts a conversation with a flight attendant who admitted she would never drink the coffee or water on a plane.
- This further solidified Antoni's belief about the unsanitary nature of airplane beverages.