5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  A new airline water scorecard ranked 21 carriers based on Aircraft Drinking Water Rule compliance, revealing significant safety disparities.

• 2

  Delta and Frontier topped the major airlines' water safety scores, while American and JetBlue ranked near the bottom.

• 3

  Among regional airlines, GoJet led, but most scored poorly, with Mesa recording the lowest score and CommuteAir showing high coliform positivity.

• 4

  Practical advice includes choosing sealed bottled drinks and avoiding coffee/tea made with tap water to ensure better hydration safety.

• 5

  The study highlights the importance of water safety in air travel, suggesting that in-flight hydration plans may need reevaluation.