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10 Things to Avoid Wearing When Flying

April 10, 2025 · Wellness Tips
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1. High Heels

I truly enjoy high heels and the fantastic way they can make you feel on top of the world! However, one area where this chic look might throw a wrench into your plans is at the airport. Wearing high heels on a plane can lead to quite a bit of discomfort during those long flights, making it harder to sit back and unwind. 

High heels can restrict your movement, making navigating through bustling airports and tight airplane aisles tricky. In case of an emergency, they could slow down your escape, which is something to consider. Plus, wearing them for too long can result in foot pain and swelling, especially with the shifts in cabin pressure. And let’s not forget that high heels often don’t quite match the laid-back, comfy outfits we typically enjoy for flying, so they aren’t the best choice for a smooth trip. Prioritizing comfort is always the way to fly.

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36 responses to “10 Things to Avoid Wearing When Flying”

  1. Phyllis C. says:
    April 12, 2025 at 4:21 pm

    Good job! Thanks for the reminder about claw clips (although I rarely wear one outside of my home) but especially about too much (or any for that matter) perfume/cologne. I am one of those people who is especially sensitive about scents that will give me a terrible migraine. My family and friends know not to wear strong scents around me, but it never fails that on a plane I’ll be sitting near someone who has seemingly bathed themselves in scent. For that matter, I’ll also be seated near someone who overdoes their fragrance. Not only will I end up in pain, but I won’t be able to taste my food properly. So thanks for your reminders.

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  2. Timothy Bray says:
    April 13, 2025 at 7:31 pm

    I wear cotton fabrics. Polyesters are flammable.

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    • Cathy says:
      April 15, 2025 at 8:16 pm

      I have stressed that very same thing. The worst thing about polyesters is that they melt to the skin, continues to burn and then have to be peeled/cut off. As cotton burns it falls off. I’d rather be inconvenienced by some temporarily exposed skin than to spend months being repaired in burn units.

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  3. Donna Coleman says:
    April 13, 2025 at 9:23 pm

    An airplane can get really cold, especially around your feet. When I see someone getting on with flip-flops, I know they will be very uncomfortable, why do you think first class gets a pair of socks? Also, this is the biggest piece of advice I can share NEVER sit on the aisle holding a baby. When those luggage bins open up luggage often falls out, and I’ve heard horror stories.

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    • Jeff Carlson says:
      September 27, 2025 at 4:24 am

      Nothing worse than a screaming baby on a long flight.

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  4. 1stAand2ndA says:
    April 15, 2025 at 7:37 pm

    A list written by a woman.
    None of which a “real man” would do.
    #1. *Don’t wear synthetic clothes, in the event of a fire they will painfully stick to your body and you will die a slow painful death if you survive the crash or fire event..

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  5. Cathy says:
    April 15, 2025 at 8:24 pm

    I live in Central Florida and I cringe at the airport seeing all states of undress. Flip-flips, short-shorts, bathing suit tops. In an emergency a person needs to move FAST – even to RUN. Flip-flops and sandals don’t allow quick movement or protect from glass, cut metal or the big, heavy feet of others. Polyester fabrics melt to skin when exposed to fire – and it removed by peeling or cutting off of skin. Cotton fabrics are the best because they turn to ash when burned. ‘Tennis shoes’ give the best foot coverage and solid, sure-footedness.

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  6. G Jennings says:
    April 16, 2025 at 4:13 am

    *wish shorts, especially high cut, & crop-tops would be banned, with potential for body fluids and sweat contacting the seat material for long exposure times…
    *wish they would announce a mandatory requirement & compliance for mouth & nasal passage coverage during a cough/sneeze, effectively pulling up neck section of clothing up over the mouth & nose to trap the released droplets/spray, if no readily available tissue….contain it with
    *wish they would ask people with long wayward hair to keep it confined to their space
    *wish they would remind flyers to keep conversation volume to a very low level
    *wish they would board the plane from the back to the front

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  7. Carol Johnson says:
    September 26, 2025 at 9:39 pm

    I very much agree regarding loading from back to front. First Class should load from Front; everyone else from back door!!!!

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    • Kelly Nunn says:
      November 27, 2025 at 1:43 am

      People who fly first class already think they are more important and special!!! I would make them board LAST!!!!

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  8. Mike says:
    November 18, 2025 at 10:14 pm

    Flip-flops or swim suit

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  9. Patricia Hoppe says:
    November 19, 2025 at 10:12 pm

    Agreed, there should be basic dress and grooming requirements for boarding any Airline.

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  10. Kathy says:
    February 8, 2026 at 6:39 pm

    Dumb article. You have to be pretty clueless if you don’t know about any of this already. Tired of these bait articles with ALL the advertisements. And yes I know I clicked on it….

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  11. Buzzy says:
    February 13, 2026 at 10:30 pm

    Polyester is a synthetic fabric that melts. In the ‘olden days’ when women wore nylon hosiery, if there was a chance that there was an emergency landing etc., women were advised to take off their nylon hosiery because the heat could melt on the women’s legs. No fiber content is really safe. We always hope for airline safety.

    In regards to being advised not to wear bulky or layered clothing, I would prefer to wear layers and/or take a winter coat (if you are traveling to cold country) on the airplane rather than pack bulky items because bulky items may take up too much room and add additional weight to a carry-on or checked luggage. I also wear my bulkier shoes/boots when traveling for the same reason. This has always worked for me. I realize many readers would disagree. We all pack and dress for travel that works for us.

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  12. Gary says:
    February 14, 2026 at 4:57 pm

    That would require 2 jet bridges. Not going to happen. What she meant is calling people with seats in the back of the plane first then, next the middle, then finally the front. This would help avoid the usual ‘gridlock’ in the aisle that holds up rear section passengers which extends boarding time. It just makes sense.

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  13. J .M. Glazer says:
    February 16, 2026 at 5:51 pm

    Flying first class should not imply that the people who fly first class think thy are special. There could be a variety of reasons that people are willing to spend the extra money, and that could include physical, religious, and/or mental justifications. For some people, the necessity of flying first class may necessitate extra pressure that might mean certain other deprivations. How callous it is to assume first class means a “special” mindset.

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  14. Kae Huff says:
    February 18, 2026 at 8:26 pm

    I was told by a TSA agent that any article of clothing you are wearing —-if it has glitter, sequins, any kind of sparkle for adornment, will automatically get you pulled out of the TSA line to be hand patted down. There is concern that there could be chemicals in the sparkly that could cause an explosion or fire. As soon as I stopped wearing tops with the sparkly —I was never patted down again.

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  15. Ray says:
    March 7, 2026 at 3:04 pm

    G Jennings
    You don’t like their hair, their clothes ,
    We are not all the same.
    Thank god!
    This is just a dumb comment

    Reply
  16. Joyce reese says:
    March 10, 2026 at 7:07 pm

    Ask all thise that have NO carry ons to stand and get them ruhht of. Then deal with the rest

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  17. Peggy Cureton says:
    March 11, 2026 at 8:28 pm

    Yes they should call for the people who do not have any luggage stored above to exit first. We have to stand and wait as others are all pulling down their luggage. It would go so much smoother if this was done.

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  18. Mary Lou Earnshaw says:
    March 13, 2026 at 1:18 pm

    Great idea! Any comments to help speed up lines are appreciated. Thanks

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  19. Goldielocks says:
    March 25, 2026 at 4:46 pm

    People who fly first class don’t think they are special or above anyone!!
    Some people are claustrophobic and need the extra room!!! You shouldn’t judge people just because they are able to afford first class seats. This is the problem with people today always want to judge people before you know who they are, what their situation is, people spend to much time thinking and judging others when they should be looking in a mirror figuring out how to fix themselves worry about you and not make assumptions about others and this world would be so much happier😳God is the only judge so unless yo are him please make the this world a better place and judge yourself not others

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  20. Tracey OConnor says:
    March 30, 2026 at 5:34 am

    I think the vets, handicapped & parents with small children only go inside first. Then start from the rear and work your way up to the 1st Class because we are climbing over everyone. Now if the place has a rear door available to be used, 1st class & Business could go together & the coaches together. Or if its a small plane, still vets, handicapped & parents with small children first. Then coach would after them followed by 1st class.

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  21. Maureen Cuttre says:
    April 8, 2026 at 12:42 pm

    Recently was witness to a real mess. 2 young girls sitting in back needed to get off first to catch their Europe plane for witch we were late due to a delay with the plane. They were shy and didn’t ask to go through couple of us let them go but 2 men would not let them go really nasty to them almost was a facebook moment. They actually said too bad for them. people were yelling . I blame the staff they should have let them go first . should have made that announcement. Poor things had to run to get another terminal.

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  22. Thomas G Boghossian says:
    April 8, 2026 at 8:10 pm

    I do like all your recommendations.

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  23. Eddie says:
    April 13, 2026 at 5:05 pm

    We are special. Pay the price and you can be special.

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  24. Ilma Rodgers says:
    April 20, 2026 at 11:46 am

    I totally agree! Folks who flys first class need not to judged as superior! We are all Hod’s children n r all special in his sight!

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  25. CHARLES HAYDU says:
    April 24, 2026 at 4:39 am

    Amen.

    Reply
  26. Cassandra says:
    April 27, 2026 at 12:10 am

    I agree people with no luggage can get off first….

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  27. Cora says:
    April 30, 2026 at 10:19 pm

    I agree with all your wishes!!!

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  28. Yulitta says:
    May 2, 2026 at 7:54 pm

    Totally agree. I layer myself as much as possible, saving space in the luggage in the luggage.

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  29. Steven B says:
    May 6, 2026 at 2:10 pm

    Although I agree with most of the comments on this, there is one major thing I don’t agree with. There are some comments about loading from the back first, which for safety and common sense, this cant be don’t. If any of you load lorries then you’ll know what I. About to say. As with loading lorries you have to start loading at the front to keep the weight stable otherwise the vehicle can and probably will tip up. Are you all then prepared to not sue the airline, and put up with it, because you wanted to be loaded in an incorrect manner. I doubt it, most of you would take it straight to court, even though that’s what you wanted in the first place. Just saying, and this is my opinion

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  30. Tracy C says:
    May 11, 2026 at 9:53 pm

    Adults that can’t control their own children

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  31. Pat says:
    May 18, 2026 at 2:18 pm

    1st class

    Nothing special. Anyone can fly, pay for larger seat.

    Used to be business men..today look around.

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  32. Teri says:
    June 10, 2026 at 8:53 pm

    I unfortunately have to wear flip flops. I have bad degenerative discs in my lumbar spine and can’t bend over very easily or very quickly. Since we have to take our shoes off to go through security, I need something that I can get back into while still standing up.

    I understand why we have to go through security but between the shoes, worrying about packing all of my electronics in one bag so nothing inappropriate goes through X-ray, the pressure of people behind you moving forward, and the long wait lines, flying is incredibly stressful.

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  33. Claude L Perry says:
    June 11, 2026 at 12:50 pm

    Back to front loading!!!! Wow!!! That’s my pet peeve. It takes sooooo long. Why?

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