Flight Attendant Shares 10 Things You Should Never Do When Traveling By Air, And You Might Be Guilty Of Some Of Them
You need to be safe while traveling by air!
Flight safety tips can sound obvious until a flight attendant starts listing the habits that make cabin crews cringe. In this case, Tommy, a flight attendant who posts on TikTok, broke down ten things passengers should avoid doing on an airplane, and the list quickly got people talking.
His videos touch on everything from turbulence etiquette to boarding behavior, and the comments show that plenty of travelers have their own strong opinions too. Some of the reminders are practical, some are surprisingly specific, and a few may hit a little too close to home.
Here’s the full rundown of what he said, plus the reactions it sparked.
Furthermore, he posted a couple of TikToks where he listed practices that he considers superfluously unsafe.
tommycimatoTommy posted two TikTok videos about flight safety tips, with each video featuring five things you shouldn't do on an airplane. Combining them, here are the ten things listed by this flight attendant that you should never do on an airplane:
Don't take off your shoes
Getting dirt on your feet and then slipping them back into your shoes... whew!
tommycimatoDon't get up during turbulence
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Don't ignore the safety demonstrations
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Do not snap at attendants to get their attention
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Don't get up when the plane lands
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Very important
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Water is important
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Very important to note
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Wearing shorts on an airplane is a no-no
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Always inform the flight attendant if you're sick because they are there to help
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One of his videos became incredibly viral and has been viewed over 4 million times.
And this is it...
Other frequent flyers also contributed and shared additional tips for traveling. Here are some of the comments made by TikTok users, and it seems people like to crowd the boarding area:
Just stay seated until you're called
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This is a truckload of information
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Another boarding tip
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Avoid getting wasted before a flight
Why would anyone get wasted before a flight?
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Oh, hi Jack...
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It's not the airline's fault you missed your flight
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These are things everyone should note while on an airplane to avoid contacting germs and other issues. As mentioned earlier, airplanes are not always cleaned after every trip.
So you'll do yourself a lot of good by adhering to these guidelines. If you have something to add to this list, feel free to share it in the comments section.
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