Choosing inappropriate clothing and shoes for air travel not only reduces comfort but can also affect health and even pose dangers to oneself.
Flip-flops are one of those things you shouldn't use when flying.
The absolute reason to avoid flip-flops on planes
Long flights take up a lot of time, and the cabin space is quite cramped. Therefore, many passengers choose outfits and shoes that they feel most comfortable in.
However, flip-flops, which seem to provide comfort for your feet while moving, turn out not to be the best choice. It can even lead to tragedy if an incident occurs. Therefore, you should choose suitable, well-fitted shoes for flying instead of flip-flops.
According to The Sun, aviation experts and flight attendants all agree that flip-flops are the worst type of footwear for flying.
Flip-flops can make you fall when getting up on the plane
According to American aviation analyst, Mary Schiavo, if you wear flip-flops on a plane when you have to stand up and run, you are more likely to fall or unable to run. "You will not only injure yourself but also harm many other people on the plane. Put on your shoes!" Schiavo said.
Flip-flops hinder you when exiting the plane
Agreeing with Schiavo's recommendation, renowned American aviation expert Christine Negroni said, "The riskiest time on a flight is during landing, and I think you should wear shoes at this time. When we need to exit the plane, the floor can be very hot or very cold, oily or fiery, or if on a field, you cannot run barefoot."
A pair of shoes is a better choice than flip-flops
An anonymous flight attendant from Delta Air Lines advises passengers to wear appropriate shoes for walking (or running).
Nowadays, air travel is very developed, airports in many countries are getting larger, check-in or check-out gates are quite far away, so passengers always have to walk through numerous stairs, slopes... to reach their desired position.
Therefore, wearing well-fitted and appropriate shoes is the best.
Experts advise passengers to choose sneakers, loafers, and soft leather shoes... depending on their attire. These shoes make you more comfortable and can move quickly and easily in emergencies.
Additionally, experts also advise against removing shoes throughout the flight.
On long flights, many passengers want to take off their shoes to sit comfortably.
However, a female flight attendant revealed to Business Insider that you should avoid going barefoot on the plane as much as possible.
Although everything seems clean from the outside, ultimately, the plane is a public transportation vehicle, transporting many people from all walks of life. Therefore, if you go barefoot, you are likely to come into contact with various bacteria.
According to USA Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) does not have clear regulations on aircraft hygiene standards.
An aircraft is only deeply cleaned about once a month, at which point new carpets are washed or stains removed. Ideally, passengers should pay attention to avoiding placing belongings or walking barefoot on the floor if possible.
