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A flight attendant has told travellers to stop wearing a common item of clothing to travel on planes. According to Cher Dallas, a certain garment should always be avoided

When people travel, a lot of thought can go into their outfits, but there’s some items of clothing you may actually want to avoid wearing on planes. According to flight attendant, Cher Dallas, there’s a certain item that people should stop wearing as soon as possible when jetting off abroad.

Cher, who shares travel tips and stories on TikTok, said there’s one item she never wears to travel on a plane, and there’s good reason why too. It’s one piece of air travel advice you may want to follow from now on when you jet off on adventures around the world.

It’s not the first piece of advice of its kind to be shared either. Previously, another flight attendant cautioned travellers about wearing certain clothes on planes too.

What is her advice?

In a candid clip discussing the clothing, Cher said: “Since everyone gets fuming mad at me when I say don’t wear shorts when you travel, coming from a flight attendant, guess how many diapers got changed on the seats yesterday on my one flight? Four.

“Guess how many announcements we made for people to not do that? Three. People don’t care.

“Guess how many of those diapers were poopy? All four.

“They change them on the seats, and you want to rub your skin on there? You do.

“You want to. You’re dying to. Enjoy your staph infection. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you.”

Why should it be avoided?

There are a few reasons why it’s best to avoid wearing shorts on planes. Many flight attendants note that airplane seats are rarely deep-cleaned between quick turnaround flights and can harbour bacteria, body fluids or spills from previous passengers.

Wearing long trousers creates a physical barrier so your skin does not touch the upholstery directly. It’s much better to keep your legs covered.

As well as this, plane cabins often get very chilly during flights, and shorts leave you exposed to cold drafts. If surfaces are sticky, bare legs could also stick to chairs.

It’s also considered wise to cover your legs in case of an emergency. In a rare emergency evacuation, where evacuation slides are deployed, bare legs can suffer painful friction burns or scrapes as you slide down.

Therefore, there are various reasons why shorts should be avoided. As well as exposing you to germs, they can actually be problematic in other ways too.

This is why it’s best to avoid wearing them any time you board a plane. You’ll be glad you did it later down the line.

WHEN it comes to knowing all the flight tricks of the trade, the best people to ask are the flight crew.

And when it comes to travelling as a family with as little stress as possible, knowing where to start can be tricky.

Katy Lo, Senior Purser at Cathay Pacific, has worked for the airline for nearly 15 years.

Often travelling between London and Hong Kong, she knows all the tricks to dealing with little passengers on long flights.

She told Sun Travel: “Having personally navigated the airport dash with a buggy and a biscuit-bribed toddler, changed nappies mid-turbulence, and even fished raisins from seat pockets at 3am, I can attest that travelling with children can feel overwhelming.

Yet, those early flights, despite the stress and mess, also created some of my favourite family memories.

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“With a little planning and the right strategies, our goal is to empower parents to feel confident and prepared, allowing them to relax and truly enjoy the experience.” 

With Google searches for ‘flying with kids’ skyrocketing +927%, Katy has compiled a crucial list for jet setting parents that are looking to conquer common parental travel challenges. 

2+2 seat booking trick

She explained: “Sometimes children don’t get along and it can be at the worst possible time.  

“For sibling harmony on long flights, book two seats per row, front and back, allowing for separation or togetherness – avoiding any pending squabbles.” 

Stick to the routine

When it comes to sleeping, she said that there are a few tiny ways to make it as pain free as possible.

She explained: “Routine gives comfort in unfamiliar spaces.

“If you’re flying overnight, change them into their pyjamas on board. Bring their bedtime story or sleep toy.

“It sends the signal that it’s time to settle, even at 35,000 feet.” 

Don’t feel bad if you have to resort to some TV time too.

She said: “Flight time is not real life. Let them watch their favourite shows or play tablet games to their heart’s content. 

“It keeps them entertained, calm, and happy, ensuring your calm and happiness too.” 

Pack wisely

There are lots of things you don’t need – and lots you do.

She conitnued: “Forget the fancy outfit changes and matching accessories, they’ll end up under the seat.

“Focus on the essentials: wipes, snacks, distractions. A carryon is your best friend.

“I always packed a small ‘emergency kit’ with surprises, a new toy or colouring book worked wonders when things got wobbly.” 

If your child wants to pack their own little rucksack, let them.

“Even if it only has a sticker sheet, a sock and half a banana, it gives them independence and excitement.

“My three loved having something that felt like ‘theirs’.”