Why planes have to be kept so chilly
No matter your end destination, what class you’re flying, or whether you’ve been saddled with the window, middle or aisle seat, there’s one thing that’s true for every flight, and that’s the uncomfortable chilly cabin temperature.
But why does the cabin have to be kept so cold?
Well, there’s a very good reason. According to a study published in the American Society for Testing and Materials, warm cabin temperatures significantly increase the risk of passengers fainting, experiencing nausea or dehydrating.
While it might not seem the case, there’s already a lot of heat being generated on flights by the amount of bodies packed into the small, confined space.
Industry standard dictates most cabins are kept between 22 to 23°C.
Even if you feel a little chilly on your next flight, we’re sure the alternative (sharing a confined space with over 100 dehydrated travellers) sounds a lot worse.
Were you aware of this? Do you find plane cabins too cold?