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<\/p>\nYesterday, a famous Doctor Who actor had a giggle at two fellow flyers on his plane to Belfast. John Barrowman lightly ribbed the pair for their unusual drinks order. <\/p>\n
The actor, known for his role as Captain Jack Harkness in Doctor Who and Torchwood, was flying out from London with British Airways. Generally when on a short flight people will opt for a simple coffee, tea or a cold drink. <\/p>\n
However, it seems the couple sat near John were after something more high brow. The actor posted to X, formerly known as Twitter to rib them. <\/p>\n
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John, who has an MBE, posted @JohnBarrowman, said: "The young couple in front of me just asked the flight attendant for two iced lattes. The flight attendant with a perplexed expression and a very polite reply\u2026 'I don\u2019t think we can do that ma'am'. Me under my breath\u2026 'it ain\u2019t a flying Starbucks'.. I then asked for a half caf mocha frappachino."<\/p>\n
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The tweet poked gentle fun at the pair for expecting fancy drinks on board. Generally, food and drink on a plane are pre-packed and prepared by catering companies.<\/p>\n
This means you can get regular tea or coffee, soft drinks and alcohol in sealed bottled. Or meals that are heated in a specialised convection oven.<\/p>\n
Sadly, it means there is no coffee machine on-board. So your flight attendant is unable to foam your milk or offer espresso-based beverages.<\/p>\n
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In the comments of John\u2019s post people cracked up at his post. Many used the space to lament about lacklustre airline drinks and food.<\/p>\n
Valerie commented: "I think the actual airline option is \u2018black coffee that tastes vaguely like metal\u2019. (Altitude messes with your sense of taste in any case.)"<\/p>\n
Meanwhile Mallory noted: "That\u2019s absolutely hilarious. Meanwhile I always feel guilty asking for a soda on the flight."<\/p>\n
A bloke called Simon said: "I can truly say that I\u2019ve never ordered anything other than Americano. I only started calling it that instead of a straight coffee about 5 years ago."<\/p>\n
While Laura noted: "I would pay extra to travel on a flying Starbucks!" Many said they "loved" John's humorous response.<\/p>\n
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But, others claimed there was a way to make yourself an iced coffee on board. Mary noted: "You\u2019ve got to be kidding! Normally the best you can do is iced coffee\u2014 if you make your own."<\/p>\n
While Ethan added: "I\u2019d ask for a cup of milk, cup of coffee and cup of ice. Does TSA permit those little handheld milk frothers? Bob\u2019s your uncle\u2026 just don\u2019t spill."<\/p>\n
Others noted that you "get spoiled" in first and business class while another claimed you can get iced coffee on certain airlines.<\/p>\n