If you have the luxury of flying first or business class, you’re probably getting a full-on dining menu with that extra-plush seat and room to stretch your legs. For the majority of us who opt for economy, however, the in-flight meal often boils down to two equally sad options: vegetarian or non-vegetarian. And sometimes, by the time the attendants reach your seat, your options have slimmed to whatever tiny trays they’ve got left.
But according to one flight attendant, there’s a hack for getting the best meal service possible — one that better promises a timely delivery, food that hasn’t gone lukewarm, and the full range of meal options, even if there are only two. The trick? Choosing your seat in advance.






