Maybe for Bill 2CV?

[izwozral]

Anyone know what the average temperature is likely to be in the hold of a large Boeing on a long haul flight?

Thanks.

 

[RichardHelen262]

+7 to +25

 

[2cv]

As Richard says, 7 to 25 degrees, though normally 18 max in flight. The temperature can be controlled by a flight deck switch and would be off normally giving the 7 degrees but can be turned on should there be animals in the hold.

 

[mariesnowgoose]

Anyone know what the average temperature is likely to be in the hold of a large Boeing on a long haul flight?

Thanks.

I've heard of saving money with budget airlines, but flying out to NZ in your mankini in the hold of a Boeing is not a good idea, old boy... !

 

[RichardHelen262]

I've heard of saving money with budget airlines, but flying out to NZ in your mankini in the hold of a Boeing is not a good idea, old boy... !

You don’t know Ral too well, he will be first class while poor Izzy will be in the cargo hold, he is just trying to be thoughtful, and work out what clothes she will need to be wearing to make her comfortable

 

[mariesnowgoose]

As Richard says, 7 to 25 degrees, though normally 18 max in flight. The temperature can be controlled by a flight deck switch and would be off normally giving the 7 degrees but can be turned on should there be animals in the hold.

That's a pretty accurate description of wor Ral right there!!

 

[trevskoda]

If she is to hot.

 

[izwozral]

Reason I asked:
I need to keep some eye drops chilled at around +5. Bearing in mind that the drops could be in transit for up to 25 to 40 hours depending on the flight time. Anyone got any ideas, preferably lightweight?
One idea is a small flask filled with ice with drops bottle sat on top of the ice.
Size and weight is a factor though.

 

[Fisherman]

The average temperature on a Boeing long-haul flight is typically around 71-75 degrees Fahrenheit (22-24 degrees Celsius), as most airlines maintain their cabins within this range to ensure passenger comfort while considering the cold outside air at high altitudes.

Ral I would contact the airline asking if it’s possible for your medication to be stored in their fridge. If it’s small I don’t see an issue. If not possible a small flask with ice cubes should do the trick. You could ask them for more ice cubes during the flight.

 

[Robmac]

I would carry it in a flask in your hand luggage Ral. You wouldn't want to lose it as sometimes happens with hold luggage.

 

[izwozral]

I've heard of saving money with budget airlines, but flying out to NZ in your mankini in the hold of a Boeing is not a good idea, old boy... !

You don’t know Ral too well, he will be first class while poor Izzy will be in the cargo hold, he is just trying to be thoughtful, and work out what clothes she will need to be wearing to make her comfortable.

I don't know why you both find it so strange flying Mankini Airways.

 

[izwozral]

The average temperature on a Boeing long-haul flight is typically around 71-75 degrees Fahrenheit (22-24 degrees Celsius), as most airlines maintain their cabins within this range to ensure passenger comfort while considering the cold outside air at high altitudes.

Ral I would contact the airline asking if it’s possible for your medication to be stored in their fridge. If it’s small I don’t see an issue. If not possible a small flask with ice cubes should do the trick. You could ask them for more ice cubes during the flight.

I would carry it in a flask in your hand luggage Ral. You wouldn't want to lose it as sometimes happens with hold luggage.

Thanks. Two good points.

 

[jagmanx]

Belt and braces
1 Flask and Ice
2 ask the airline
Do both if you can.

Or sit on the wing !

 

[molly 2]

Order lots of whisky with ice drink the whisky top up flask with ice

 

[izwozral]

Order lots of whisky with ice drink the whisky top up flask with ice

Best one yet, cheers Baz.

 

[Pauljenny]

Jenny has to carry insulin on a plane.
She always kept it in a thermally insulated bag. Ask at your pharmacist
Long haul:
The best advice is already on here.
But do take into account the length of stopovers, if not flying direct.

 

[trevskoda]

You wont be alloed a flask as if in the event of depressurisation it would explode, ice insulated bag as PaulJenny stated is 100% ok.

 

[Robmac]

You wont be alloed a flask as if in the event of depressurisation it would explode, ice insulated bag as PaulJenny stated is 100% ok.

Where's that from Trev? People take flasks on planes fairly regularly by all accounts.

 

[Jo001]

If you contact the airline, would they be able to keep it in one of the on-board fridges?

 

[Robmac]

If you contact the airline, would they be able to keep it in one of the on-board fridges?

I came across a couple of posts which said that airline staff are not allowed to do that - could be for specific airlines though so best check with whoever you are flying with?