I'm a flight attendant and here are the 5 things you should never wear on a plane to stay safe and comfortable American Airlines flight attendant Andrea Fischbach revealed what to avoid READ MORE: Mum reveals genius packing hacks for fitting a week's worth of clothing into a small carry-on rucksack By Zeenia Naqvee Published: 11:54, 17 June 2024 | Updated: 12:30, 17 June 2024 e-mail View comments A flight attendant has revealed the clothing items to avoid if you want to stay safe and comfortable on board. American Airlines flight attendant Andrea Fischbach told Who What Wear that there are various matters to take into consideration - from loose-fitting clothing so you don't increase your risk of DVT to avoiding fringed pieces that could put you at risk in the unlikely event of a fire on board. She also advised you bring layers so that you're equipped for chilly plane temperatures, noting that scantily-clad passengers usually end up begging staff for blankets.
Here are her tips for how to dress well for a smooth journey. A female flight attendant is speaking with a passenger sitting in the economy class (stock image) DON'T: WEAR TIGHT-FITTING CLOTHING Andrea advised against 'anything really constricting' and told the fashion publication: 'You want to get the most comfortable you can be to avoid cramping, swelling, and anything that can affect you later'. She explained that looser clothes were key to maintaining a healthy blood circulation and helped avoid Deep Vein Thrombosis .
