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Espresso at 35,000 Feet: In-Flight Etiquette Divides Opinion

12/9/2025

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A TikTok video shows a passenger brewing espresso on a flight at 35,000 feet, sparking a broader debate on in-flight etiquette.
The video was posted by Ozan Cetinkaya and has nearly 2 million views.
Some commenters criticized the act as inconsiderate, while others defended it, noting many dislike airplane coffee.
Former flight attendant Jacqueline Whitmore said brewing is acceptable if it does not disturb others.

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Story summary

A TikTok video shows a passenger brewing espresso on a flight at 35,000 feet, sparking a broader debate on in-flight etiquette.
The video was posted by Ozan Cetinkaya and has nearly 2 million views.
Some commenters criticized the act as inconsiderate, while others defended it, noting many dislike airplane coffee.
Former flight attendant Jacqueline Whitmore said brewing is acceptable if it does not disturb others.