Tommy Cimato, a flight attendant with 16 years of experience, has cautioned passengers against leaning on aeroplane windows during flights, stating that these surfaces may not be particularly clean. In comments reported by the Liverpool Echo, he explained: "You are not the only one that has done that and you don't know how many people or children have wiped their hands or other things all over the window."
Hygiene risks of sleeping on planes
Many travellers enjoy resting or napping during flights, but Cimato warned that germs can persist on aircraft surfaces, just as they can in any room in your own home. He specifically advised against wearing shorts while flying, saying: "Don't or try not to wear shorts when you're on an aeroplane. It's the same thing as the window - you never know how clean it's going to be, so if you have pants, you're going to have less germs."
Additional advice on plane toilets
The travel expert also provided recommendations concerning plane toilets. He added: "Do not ever touch the flush button with your bare hands. It's honestly just super unsanitary and pretty gross, so when you flush, use a napkin or tissue that's in the lavatory."
Other flight attendant tips
Meanwhile, Deanna Castro, a flight attendant with roughly 15 years of experience, advised travellers to always step into their row to permit other passengers to pass while boarding. She told InsideHook: "When boarding, it's polite to step into your row and allow other passengers to pass behind you. It's okay to take a few extra minutes to get ready, but please step into the aisle and wait for a lull in traffic."
