This decision is up to every airline, but in general, it’s thrown in the dump. We already have enough questions about the food, so it’s probably best to know that this is its fate. Most airplane grub is mass produced by airline-contracted catering services.
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One travel catering expert has said that although these provisions claim to be freshly prepared, the majority of plane food is prepared between 12 and 72 hours ahead of time and can be chilled for up to five days according to international standards.
22. What is Proper Passenger Etiquette?
Flight attendants are not there to be babysitters or wait staff. Although part of their job is to serve food and beverages, their responsibilities are much more expansive. The flight staff is trained to do CPR, use EpiPens, AEDs and defibrillators. Also, don’t call them “stewardesses” anymore.
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They are also trained in self-defense and how to handle a situation in which there is an unruly passenger, emergency evacuation or attempted hijacking. One of their main duties is to guard the holy grail of the plane, the cockpit, to keep anyone who shouldn’t from entering during the flight.