Putting on a pair of shorts to wear on a flight to a hot country might seem like a good idea to most people.
But according to an experienced flight attendant, wearing shorts on a plane is dirty and must be avoided at all costs. Tommy Cimato, a cabin crew member who runs a popular TikTok account, explained to his followers why wearing a pair of shorts is so unhygienic, the Daily Express reports.
He also urged germ-fearing passengers not to lean their head against the window. Tommy explained: "Do not fall asleep or lean your head on the window.
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"You are not the only one 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. It's the same thing as the window, you never know how clean it's going to be, so if you have pants, you're going to have less germs."
He said that by wearing long trousers, passengers will avoid direct contact with the airplane seat and will be more protected against germs on the plane, the flight attendant reasons. The bathroom is considered one of the dirtiest spots on the aircraft, and the crew member urged holidaymakers to avoid touching the flush button.
He said: "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."
Tommy went on to offer some more general tips, such as drinking plenty of water before flying so that you stay hydrated and feel fresher when you touch down the other side.
If passengers feel unwell during the flight, he encouraged them to speak to the crew rather than keeping it to themselves. "Don't feel afraid. So if you need food, water or an air sickness bag, please feel free to let us know," the flight attendant added.
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