Aviation expert reveals why you should NEVER wear shorts on a plane
By ESTHER MARSHALL
With summer on the horizon, shorts season is also just around the corner.
But throwing on your favourite pair for your next flight could be a big mistake, according to a flight attendant.
Tommy Cimato (@tommycimato), took to TikTok to warn passengers against exposing their legs on a plane.
The cabin crew member says: 'You never know how clean the seat is going to be - so if you have pants (trousers), you're going to have less germs.'
And shorts aren't the only clothing item that you might want to avoid wearing on your next flight.
Sliders (slip on sandals), flip-flops and heels are also a big no-no, according to another flight attendant.
Andrea Fischbach, an American Airlines flight attendant, said the shoes could put passengers in danger if there's an emergency.
The flight attendant told Who What Wear: 'I would really advise against high-heels, or flip-flops or any slides, mostly for safety purposes.
But throwing on your favourite pair of shorts for your next flight could be a big mistake, according to a flight attendant
The cabin crew member says: 'You never know how clean the seat is going to be - so if you have pants, you're going to have less germs'
'If there is an evacuation and slides are required, your high-heels have to come off, as they can puncture the slide.'
Airlines will usually warn passengers that they'll need to remove their high-heels to use the slide in the safety video at the start of the flight.
And another aviation expert has advised passengers against removing their shoes at all on a plane.
Christine Negroni told The Sun: '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.'
Passengers might also be at risk of putting their bare feet on a dirty aircraft floor if they remove their shoes.
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