Top 10 Things You Should Never Wear When Traveling Through The Airport

Loved all suggestions. On another note I will add what you should wear coming from an infectious disease medical background. Closed toed shoes with sock, nylons. Airplane seats are given a quick vacuum and not routinely cleaned. Long pants. No shorts or short dresses. You do not know what sat in that seat before you. (Ie dirty diapers, urinary incontinence, menstrual accidents, gastrointestinal upsets. etc etc) Stay out of the back seat pocket. Do not put anything in or take out ie magazines. ( this area is usually filled with dirty diapers and used napkins removed by attendants after each flight. Bring your own shawl or blanket to cover self and back of your seat (head lice) Wear a clean outfit on your return flight. Not here to scare anyone, just sharing educational information that we usually don’t think about. Be safe in your travels.

I like to wear socks with my shoes so I don’t have to walk on that dirty floor with bare feet at security. Thanks for the tips Beth!

Thank you for adding the perfume to the list! Artificial scents give me a raging headache in a minute, and I've been stuck on overseas flights next to women who bathe in that stuff. It's horrible.

Just came back from a European trip and this is what worked for me: compression socks, tennies, linen trousers by Athleta, performance wool t-shirt, cotton sweater ( it was cool In Amsterdam that week) and performance-wear wool panties. All were so breathable and moisture wicking, which as a 62-yr-old is necessary for me. And for the first time ever, I didn’t have any coffee that day or on the flight and no alcohol because they are so dehydrating. I drank a lot of water! Flights were 13 hrs total and I felt great afterwards ( no bathroom issues either!).

For safety reasons, you should wear shoes that you can run in and that will stay on your feet if you have to run away from the plane in the event of a crash. Also, your clothing should be natural fibers because synthetic fibers will melt onto your skin when exposed to extreme heat or flames.

FINALLY someone talks about long flights which are usually anywhere from 15-30 hours long plus the overlays🤪🤪 . Thank you.

The last time I flew I wore a pair of flats that I had only worn twice without socks. They absolutely killed my feel and I ended up getting an infection in my heels to where I could hardly walk. I had to go to an Urgent Care. I will never wear new shoes again. I will wear sneakers with socks, it’s so important to wear very comfortable shoes, walking through airports is hard on your feel.

I so appreciate your comments on scented stuff. I am one of those people that get migraines from scents. Sometimes it is overwhelming. In confined spaces it is appreciated that you lay off the perfumes and colognes..😊

I think you should always wear closed -toed shoes.

I used to love flying in the 70's, everyone dressed up and even the in flight food was ( almost) edible lol. Sydney airport in the 70's to 80's was like watching a Parisian fashion show.

A good size scarf can do wonders. I roll it up in my bag. It helps so much to put over shoulders for warmth. Looks great with any outfit

I recently flew to palm beach and it was the first flight in ages where people were appropriately dressed. Comfortable but not sloppy or overtly sexy. Maybe the destination matters.

When traveling, you should consider what could happen in the unlikely event of an emergency. Shoes, such as sneakers, that will stay on your feet. You’ll run faster, and they will protect your feet in the event of broken glass or other items on the ground. Clothing should be cotton. Many blends will stick to your skin in the event of fire. I realize that a catastrophic event is rare, but I heard a NTSB investigator make this suggestion so I follow them when I fly.

You said it mindful thoughtful and respectful sadly this has been lost.

Those yellow sneakers are so cute!

For ladies with long hair. Loose hair will matt badly after several hours between the seat and your back. Tie it up, but avoid making a knot or pony at the back. Unless it fits exactly into the nape of your neck it will poke your head forward and make your head loll to one side or the other. A neck tension migraine is not what you want! I part my hair down the back and put it in two plaits . I may look about 7 years old but I can travel comfortably.

Everything looks comfy, but I want my ankles covered. Flights are cold.

thanks for mentioning scents!

I like a light weight jacket with zipper pockets so when on the plane I can put things like my phone in my pocket. You can find matching jackets and pants. I also bring individually wrapped disinfecting wipes and keep one in my pocket.

Thank you for mentioning perfumes! Nothing worse than sneezing and having running eyes and nose from your neighbors perfume or cologne for a whole flight.