Whats the deal with airlines handing out those little bags of peanuts on flights?
Airlines face severe space and weight constraints on passenger jets. Their goal is to maximize use of the space available in the cabin–hence the fact that most cabin space is reserved for passenger seating. Of course, as a business it behooves them to keep their customers happy. Small, sealed bags of peanuts provide a popular and nutritious snack to passengers without taking up an inordinate amount of cabin space or adding a large amount of weight to the plane. Note that anyone who is allergic to peanuts should not ingest peanuts on an airliner.
