Your go-to airplane outfit might be a safety hazard.
A travel expert has warned passengers against wearing leggings on a flight, a simple choice often seen as the most comfortable option.
Christine Negroni, an American travel writer, told The Sun that the popular attire is one of the most dangerous things a traveler could wear in case of an emergency on board.
If a plane has a fire in the cabin or crashes, leggings could ultimately leave a person with terrible scarring — and could even be fatal.
“You might have to escape through a cabin fire, or there could be a separate fire on the ground once you leave the aircraft.,” Negroni explained.
“Everyone is wearing yoga pants on planes now, but I avoid all artificial fibers because they are more likely to burn and stick to you if there is a fire,” she added.
Rather, she said to opt for cotton clothing or anything made of natural fibers.
She also advised against taking shoes off on the plane, something that is often a controversial topic of conversation.
Negroni said that people should always have their shoes on at least for take-off and landing.
“This is still not required by many airlines and I think it ought to be,” she said. “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.
“Mainly err on the side of caution. Pick sneakers over high heels, pick natural fibers over synthetic, and take tight-fitting clothes over loose-fitting.”
