The six things you should never wear on the plane – and how they put you at risk
DRESSING for a long flight often means wearing something comfortable.
However, experts have revealed some of the items of clothing you should never wear - and they could even put you at risk.
1. Shorts
First on the list of things not to wear is a pair of shorts.
This advice comes from TikTok user Tommy Cimato has warned against bottoms that end above the knee in a , because the chairs aren't regularly cleaned.
He said: "Don't or try not to wear shorts when you're on an plane.
"You never know how clean it's gonna be, so if you have pants [trousers], you're going have less germs."
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2. Tight clothes
Flight attendant Andrea Fischbach recommends leaving restrictive clothing in your suitcase when flying.
She says anything that sits too heavy on the skin can cause cramping, swelling and be a pain later down the line.
She told : "It's very important to be able to move around a bit in your seat—very difficult, I know—and keep your blood flowing.
"If you are tall, travel a lot, or are on a long flight, this is extremely important because you face the risk of developing DVT.
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"Bloating is a major issue, even for flight attendants, so wear something comfortable around your waist like elastic."
3. High heels
Andrea also advises against wearing high heels on flights, mainly for safety reasons, as well as for practicality when having to transfer at airports.
She said: "I would really advise against high heels, mostly for safety purposes.
"If there is an evacuation and slides are required, your high heels will have to come off, as they can puncture the slide.
“Plus, they aren't very practical running gate to gate."
4. Leggings
Aviation expert Christine Negroni, who released a book on the world’s most mysterious air disasters, revealed that leggings could prove fatal if the plane you are travelling on crashes or has a fire in the cabin.
She told Sun Online Travel: "You might have to escape through a cabin fire or there could be a separate fire on the ground once you leave the aircraft.
"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."
5. Flip flops
CNN aviation analyst Mary Schiavo's main recommendation when travelling is to always avoid wearing flip-flops.
She said: "Please wear sensible shoes and leave them on until after take-off.
"I see people boarding with flip flops and I think if you have to get up and run and you fall down or you can't run, you're not only going to hurt yourself, you're going to hurt dozens of other people on this plane.
"So get some shoes."
6. Jeans
Speaking to , Flight attendant Katie Ellen revealed that jeans are always best avoided because your legs can swell when up in the air.
Katie said: "I'm a flight attendant and previous ground crew. The swell is real.
"You can start the day with a flat stomach and by the time you reach the other side, you have a swollen gut."
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