Is anyone looking? Navigating a lunch plate on the plane

Let's face it! There is no getting away from it! Whenever a vision-impaired person needs to eat their meal on a plane, he/she is almost always going to attract unwanted attention from an onlooker who would naturally be curious to see how we manage and, in several cases, to offer help if necessary. That is, if food or drink is spilled.

This is why I take extra care to ensure that my food and drink stay on my plate and in my glass or cup.

First, I carefully remove my cutlery from my serviette and place it gently in my lap. Then I take a mental/physical tour of my meal tray in order to locate my salad, main meal, and dessert. And, oh yes! Let us not forget the bread and butter. Finally, my fingers wander to the top of the tray to locate my wine and water.

Once this is done I start my meal, ensuring that I do not spill any food or drink. As a seasoned traveler, I have grown quite used to this routine and have it all memorized. More often than not, the air hosts and hostesses are always there to lend a hand and even go the extra mile to tell me where things are on my tray.

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