Why Does Food Taste Different on an Airplane?

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Has anyone observed that meals have a different taste while flying? Is there a justification for this?

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A lack of humidity combined with low pressure and noise explains why food tastes worse to us at high altitudes. Our sensitivity to sweetness and saltiness is reduced. Airlines have figured out a way and they apply more seasoning.
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