A flight attendant has warned people to 'never' wear shorts on a plane, or risk the consequences.
While you might assume that there aren't any specific clothing rules or requirements for plane travel beyond the general dress codes of society at large, a flight attendant has advised people that they should "never wear shorts" onboard - and for a valid reason. Air steward Tommy Cimato urged people not to wear the popular short-legged garment on planes in a video on TikTok.
The aviator turned video creator - who boasts more than 450,000 followers on his account @tommycimato - warned that wearing shorts can potentially pose a sanitary risk without you even realising it. "Don't or try not to wear shorts when on an airplane. You never know how clean it's going to be, so if you're wearing trousers you're going to have fewer germs," he explained.
Sharing other vital first-hand advice with his followers, Tommy went on: "Do not ever push the flush button or lever with your bare hands. It's honestly just unsanitary and it's pretty gross, so when you flush use a napkin or tissue. Don't forget to drink water and stay hydrated! You're going to want about 16 ounces for every flight that you go on.
"Do not fall asleep or lean your head on the window. You're not the only person to do 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 that you're feeling sick. We are there to help so if you need food, water, or an air sickness bag then please feel free to let us know."
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If you're planning on jetting away somewhere sunny for the Easter holidays, you might want to pack some disinfectant wipes in your hand luggage before you get on the plane, according to a separate, germ conscious flight attendant.
The airline worker, who was offering top tips to Ski Vertigo, gave their insight into which part of the plane seat is the dirtiest. They said if you feel tempted to put your belongings in the seat pocket, you should consider taking steps to make sure the area is clean first, as you have no idea what else has been stored in there. "If you must use the seat-back pocket, consider lining it with a disposable bag for your items," they said.
"This not only keeps your belongings clean but also simplifies clean-up and minimises your contact with potential contaminants. For longer flights, consider packing a small 'hygiene kit'." The flight attendant said the kit could include "face masks, hand sanitiser, disinfectant wipes, and even a spare set of clothes in your carry-on". Not only will the spare clothes help you get rid of germs faster, but changing clothes after a long flight can "help you feel refreshed" - especially as plane journeys can often make you feel sluggish.
On the other hand, touching a few germs is unlikely to do you much harm.
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