Flight attendant shares fundamental rule about shoes on planes

Flight attendants travel the world and consequently pick up a fair few tips and tricks along the way.

Flight attendant and TikTok creator Cierra Mist took to the sharing platform to give holidaymakers her top tips for their next flight.

Being comfortable on a flight is paramount, particularly when you’re going to be in the air for a long time.

Leggings, tracksuit bottoms or loose-fitting trousers are definitely good bets when it comes to staying comfy – although they might not improve your chances of securing an upgrade.

However, the flight attendant advised against taking your shoes off during a flight.

This is unsurprising considering all the people on an aircraft plus all the food and drinks they are consuming (and spilling).

Flyers should wear comfortable shoes on the plane, or even change into a snug pair of slippers.

Cierra also advised holidaymakers to bring their own snacks and water on their flights, for a very important reason.

Not only does planning ahead save money, the flight attendant advised that this is important in case of a delay.

She said: “You never know when you’re going to have a delay where flight attendants are instructed to not hand out snacks or drinks until a certain amount of time has passed – and that’s only if the door is closed.

“But also because on some flights – especially the shorter ones – it’s at the flight attendant’s discretion if they provide a service or not.”