Flight attendants have sparked an online debate after branding passengers who ask for their water bottles to be refilled as 'selfish and cheap'. In a Reddit thread, crew members shared their frustration over the increasingly common request, which they consider a major pet peeve.
One flight attendant explained that aircraft have a limited supply of water, and filling personal bottles can deplete resources needed for the rest of the flight. 'Sometimes we are cutting it close with the water and these people want the entire bottle,' they wrote, adding that they often offer a cup of water instead.
Another crew member questioned why passengers do not fill their bottles at terminal water fountains before boarding. 'My question is always why didn't they just fill it in the terminal? There are water fountains right near the bathrooms,' they said.
The discussion also highlighted hygiene concerns, with previous reports suggesting that aircraft water tanks are seldom cleaned. While some passengers defended the request as reasonable, the consensus among crew was that it places unnecessary strain on limited onboard resources.
