Don't wear this common item during flights, American Airlines expert says

Air travel can be exhausting, especially on long flights. The right attire plays a very important role. It should be primarily comfortable and breathable. Andrea Fischbach, an American Airlines employee, explained which clothes are better to avoid.

In an interview with Lad Bible, she shared how to dress for a flight. The American warns against tight clothing, too much jewelry, and high heels. Each of these wardrobe elements is not only uncomfortable but also impractical. Prolonged sitting and changing pressure can cause painful body swelling, lasting even several hours after the flight.

"I travelled a lot growing up, and one rule my mother made me follow, that I continue to follow to this day, is to always have my body covered," she revealed.

Fischbach advised against wearing classic T-shirts. Why? There might be an emergency landing during the flight. In such a situation, inflatable slides are deployed on board to transport passengers to a safe place. While sliding, the T-shirt may ride up, and the contact of exposed skin with the rough surface of the slide can result in painful abrasions. Remember to wear a T-shirt underneath if you want to wear a tank top.

The safest choice would be long and comfortable sweatpants, a tank top, a T-shirt, and a sweatshirt. Comfortable sneakers or canvas shoes will work well when it comes to shoes. Also, don't forget about non-binding socks. It's worth taking flip-flops with you to move comfortably around the plane.