Airline Water Safety Raises Red Flags in New Study

Researchers evaluated 10 major airlines and 11 regional carriers, giving each a Water Safety Score ranging from a low of 0.00 to a high of 5.00. A score of 3.5 or higher earned a Grade A or B, meaning ...

Some airlines serve "potentially unhealthy water" to passengers, study finds

New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.

Think twice about beverages: Nearly 3% of airplane water tests positive for coliform bacteria

A 2026 airline water safety study shows that almost 3% of the water tested in circulation with operators in the United States ...

Airline water: Which airline's water is safest at 35,000 feet? New study rates health of water provided to passengers

A 2026 Airline Water Study released this week by the Center for Food as Medicine & Longevity reveals that the quality of drinking water varies significantly by airline, and many airlines continue to ...