Model swears this uncomfortable fashion hack is the secret to getting a flight upgrade… but not everyone is buying it

A model has divided even the most seasoned travelers after declaring she only wears jeans when flying: and swears it’s the secret to getting an upgrade.

Model and content creator Natalie Elise posted the controversial video to TikTok, claiming that her “number one travel tip as an international model is to wear jeans to the airport.”

“Since doing this I have had so many upgrades, free meals/drinks and overall better experiences,” the New York-based model captioned the video.

But her claims sparked a huge debate in the comments section, with some labeling her clothing choice as ‘psychotic’ and others applauding her advice.

“Okay, denim for a flight is basically psychotic, that’s going to be a no for me,” one user declared.

“Jeans… on a flight… no thank you,” laughed another.

“The older I get I love jeans and feel so much more confident in them than leggings,” someone else declared.

‘I have never and never will leave my house sweating, especially at an airport?’ read a fourth comment.

“I’ll always have clean clothes for red-eye, but I don’t walk in public places.”

Some viewers wondered if Natalie’s good looks had gotten her the free upgrades, rather than her choice of clothing.

“It could also be because you’re a model,” one user responded sarcastically.

“Dressing better improves everyone’s appearance, but in reality being a beautiful model has more to do with your experience than the jeans,” another agreed.

In response, Natalie emphasizes that dressing up gives her more confidence, which helps her score the upgrades.

“I think dressing yourself confidently makes you appear differently in the world,” she responded in the video’s comments section.

While leggings or yoga pants may be the easiest thing to throw on for a long-haul flight, a flight expert previously revealed the terrifying safety reason you should never wear leggings on a plane.

The expert also advised not to take off your shoes while in the air.

Commenting, Natalie emphasizes that dressing up gives her more confidence, allowing her to score upgrades (stock image)

But her claims sparked a huge debate in the comments section, with some labeling her clothing choice as ‘psychotic’ and others applauding her advice.

Aviation journalist Christine Negroni has been writing about air travel for decades and is the author of the New York Times bestseller, The Crash Detectives.

Speaking to The Sun, the writer explained that as tempting as it is to get cozy on your long-haul flight, it’s probably not worth the risk in the event of an onboard disaster.

She explained, “You may have to escape via a cabin fire or a separate fire may start on the ground once you leave the plane.”

“Everyone wears yoga pants on airplanes now, but I avoid all man-made fibers because they burn more quickly and stick to you if there is a fire.”

And don’t even think about taking off your shoes because in the same situation you would have a rather painful walk to the emergency slide and safety.

She continued: ‘If you’re escaping from a plane, the floor could be very hot or cold, it could be covered in oil or on fire, or in a cornfield – you don’t want to be walking barefoot.’