Unlock Extra Complimentary Food on Flights with This Clever Trick

Plenty of us stock up on snacks for plane journeys, particularly when facing the prospect of a long-haul trip to stave off those mid-flight munchies. But amidst the rush to pack, some travelers might leave their nibbles behind or opt to depend entirely on the onboard offerings. Complimentary meals and beverages are a given on most long-haul flights; however, the number of servings you'll receive is usually dictated by the airline, the length of your journey, and your ticket class.

Discovering the Hack
A recent viral tip from Annie and Grant, a British travel duo known for their TikTok channel @trackingourtravels, has revealed a hack that could see passengers enjoying extra complimentary food regardless of seating class. Bursting with excitement in a freshly uploaded video, Annie divulged she just couldn't keep this transformative travel trick to herself any longer, proclaiming it as something "everyone should know".

Simple Yet Effective
Annie's trick revolves around a simple question. She pointed out: "If you get served a meal or a snack on a plane, really often they have loads of those left over and they're not allowed to do anything with them. They'll probably just bin them." She explains that simply asking the cabin crew if there are any spare servings can often result in bonus treats: "So if you ask if they've got any spares, normally you'll get given one."

Real-World Test
Their latest clip was a real-world test of this theory, shot onboard a flight where they were particularly impressed with an indulgent cupcake provided as part of the snack service. In demonstrating their approach, Grant ventured to request extras from the attendants, leading to an unexpected haul of four additional servings.

Positive Responses
In the comments section, many were amazed by the hack as they had never considered simply asking for more. "What a win! Never even thought to do this," one user exclaimed. Annie chimed in: "My cousin told me about it recently and you bet we'll be doing this every time now!". Another commented: "Omg [I] would've never even thought of that. What a genius idea, haha!" A flight attendant, who identified themselves as an employee of Southwest Airlines, weighed in on a Reddit thread regarding whether crew members get annoyed when passengers request extra snacks. The attendant's response was clear: "Nope, I will give you as many as you like. Just say please and thank you. I honestly think we don't really care if you ask for more than one snack. At least I don't." They continued: "We get restocked on every provisioning city and we definitely have extra bags all the time. So please don't be afraid to ask. Whenever someone asked me for an extra snack I give them like three or four." However, it's worth noting that policies on extra snacks may vary from one airline to another.