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Plane expert issues warning on item of clothing you should never wear on a flight

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Published 15:46 24 Mar 2024 GMT

Plane expert issues warning on item of clothing you should never wear on a flight

It's worrying how common this item of clothing is for people that go on planes.

Anish Vij

Anish Vij

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Waking up at 5am for work, no thanks.

But waking up at 5am to go the airport, yes please.

For many of us, that anticipation when you arrive at the airport is almost as exciting than the holiday itself.

The date that's been pencilled in your diary for weeks has finally arrived and slipping into some comfortable clothing is what most of us like to do before takeoff.

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For guys that's usually chill pants and a hoody.

How we'd all love a holiday right about now.
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And for women it can be crop tops, oversized t-shirts, paired with some laid-back leggings or yoga pants.

However, according to aviation expert Christine Negroni, it's important to check what the materials your plane outfit are made out of prior to boarding.

She claims that wearing leggings could actually be a safety hazard due.

"You might have to escape through a cabin fire or there could be a separate fire on the ground once you leave the aircraft," she explained to The Sun.

"Everyone is wearing yoga pants on planes now, but I avoid all artificial fibres because they are more likely to burn and stick to you if there is a fire.

"I'd advise wearing cotton clothes or anything made of natural fibres."

Leave the leggings at home.
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She also urged travellers to not take their socks or shoes off during a flight, adding: "One of the best things people can do is put their shoes on for take-off and landing. This is still not required by many airlines and I think it ought to be.

"If you escape an aircraft, the floor could be very hot or cold, it might be covered in oil or on fire, or in a cornfield – you won’t want to be barefoot.

"Mainly err on the side of caution. Pick sneakers over high heels, pick natural fibres over synthetic, and take tight-fitting clothes over loose-fitting."

Now, a flight attendant - who goes by @tommycimato on TikTok - has also warned not to wear shorts onboard, but for a different reason.

He said: "Don't or try not to wear shorts when you're on an airplane. It's the same thing as the window, you never know how clean it's gonna be, so if you have pants, you're gonna have less germs."

Leave the shorts and stick to jeans.
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Reeling off a list of other plane tips, he added: "Do not ever touch the flush button with your bare hands. It's honestly just super unsanitary and pretty gross, so when you flush, use a napkin or tissue that's in the lavatory.

"Don't forget to drink water. Stay hydrated. You wanna have about 16oz for every flight you go on, so keep that in mind.

"Do not fall asleep or lean your head on the window. You are not the only that has done that and you don't know how many people or children have wiped their hands or other things all over the window.

"Don't feel afraid to let a flight attendant know if you're feeling sick. So if you need food, water, or an air sickness bag, please feel free to let us know."

Featured Image Credit: Getty Stock

Topics: Plane Etiquette, Travel, Fashion

Anish Vij
Anish Vij

Anish is a Journalist at LADbible Group and is a GG2 Young Journalist of the Year 2025. He has a Master's degree in Multimedia Journalism and a Bachelor's degree in International Business Management. Apart from that, his life revolves around the ‘Four F’s’ - family, friends, football and food. Email: [email protected]

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