What you should never do on a plane: Flight attendant reveals airline secrets

Travelers are shocked after a flight attendant revealed five things you should never do on a plane.

Tommy Cimato, from Arizona, USA, shared a TikTok video that has since received more than 653,000 likes and a number of comments.

He said passengers should never wear shorts, lean their heads against the window and drink at least 470 ml of water on every flight.

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First, Tommy also advised passengers not to touch the toilet flush knob or handle as it is incredibly unsanitary.

“It’s pretty dirty, so if you flush, use a napkin or tissue that’s in the toilet,” he said.

He then reminded viewers to drink water while traveling, especially on long-haul flights.

‘Stay hydrated. You want about 470 ml for every flight you make,” Tommy advised.

Although the window seat is a popular spot that my most passengers have chosen, Tommy never said “to sleep or lean on the window.”

“You don’t know how many people or children have wiped their hands or other things all over the window,” he said.

Surprisingly, he also advised others never to wear shorts on an airplane because, just like by the window, you “don’t know how clean” it is.

Tommy said, ‘If you have pants, you have fewer germs’.

Passengers should also never be afraid to let a flight attendant know if you’re feeling sick, as Tommy said they’re “there to help.”

Although the video caught the attention of thousands, many travelers were unimpressed by the airline’s secrets and several followers were outraged that an airline would allow surfaces to be so filthy.

“Finally, the whole plane is dusty,” one person wrote, another added, “This proves you guys don’t clean the plane.”

‘So you’re basically saying that you don’t clean/disinfect the plane after every flight. I get it,” a third added.

But in the comments, Tommy clarified the situation, writing: ‘The ground crew clean all the plane, they do their best to keep it clean, but this is just in case it’s missed!’

Other fans expressed their appreciation for Tommy’s information after receiving the response.

“As a future flight attendant, thank you very much,” one wrote.

An Australian flight attendant previously shared the three in-flight essentials she always carries on a trip, including a passport pouch, clear pouches and a selection of outfits in her hand luggage.

Rosalie Shaw, who is based in Sydney, runs a Youtube Channel who reveals some of the best tips and tricks she’s picked up since joining the airline industry in November 2013.

The blonde hostess describes the work she does with Jetstar as her “dream job,” and covers everything from her biggest annoyance to what a day in her jet-set life looks like.

In a video, Rosalie outlined the importance of putting your passport in a separate case to prevent it from getting soaked or damaged.

“Always keep your passport in a pouch and then put that pouch in a ziplock bag, or a clear bag,” she explained.

“I know it sounds like a lot, but a damaged passport will literally ruin your vacation.

“The sleeves protect the pages from bending, the bag protects it from accidental water bottle spills, rain or in my case a really bumpy boat ride.”

When it comes to packing her toiletries, they always come in a clear pouch to get through airport security. But she also uses those clear pouches to pack other essentials, so she can quickly see what’s inside without flipping through them.

“It just makes it so much easier to find what you need because you can literally see what’s inside,” she said.

Finally, even if she’s carrying a checked bag, Rosalie packs her most expensive outfits into her carry-on so she won’t get stuck if her bag gets lost.

“If you’re anything like me, sometimes you need to carry more stuff, and if you have to check your bag, make sure you have two or three of your favorite or most expensive pieces of clothing with you in your carry-on bag,” she said.

‘If your bag gets lost, you don’t have to look for outfits. I always have my favorite linen dress and then an outfit, a vest, an extra pair of underwear and then maybe a bikini, depending on where I’m going, and a pair of shoes.

“One time my bag got lost, but at least I had some spare clothes with me, so I wasn’t so stressed.”

BEST SKIN CARE FOR FLIGHTS

The blonde flight attendant said she has very dry skin and suffered from the damp-sucking cabin air.

To combat this, Rosalie found that The Jojoba Company’s 100% Jojoba Oil ($19.95) was the best for locking in her natural skin moisture, and she applies it before doing her morning makeup.

She also can’t fly without her Lucas PawPaw Ointment ($12.79) because it’s good for soothing dry lips, elbows, and cuticles.

Right now, she “loves” the MooGoo Lip Balm ($4.50) because it’s slightly smaller and fits easily in her pocket.

MOST ANNOYING PET ON FLIGHTS

In a YouTube video titled “Flight Attendant Tag,” Rosalie talked about one of the most annoying things customers do while flying.

“Please don’t leave your half-peeled, half-eaten hard-boiled eggs in the seat pockets,” she said.

On short-haul flights, it’s the flight attendants who clean up the passengers and it’s an unpleasant surprise to find a crushed egg somewhere on board.

Instead, Rosalie said it’s easy to throw out your food during one of the many stops the hostess makes down the aisles.

HOW TO BE COMFORTABLE ON A FLIGHT?

Rosalie sees many passengers in their sportswear or gym tights during a flight, but she describes this as the ‘worst’ thing you can do for your body.

She recommends wearing loose-fitting clothing at all times, and comfortable footwear — such as those from Easy Steps — are used as “cabin shoes.”

Avoiding high heels on a flight is key, as they can lead to misalignment of your spine over time.

In addition, book the aisle seat on an airplane so you can drink as much water as you want and still get up without disturbing anyone.

Rosalie notices that she drinks less water so as not to inconvenience other customers at the window, eventually leaving you dehydrated.