Flight attendant cautions: Avoid high heels and dark socks on flights
10:54 AM EDT, June 18, 2024
Although it seems evident that passengers should dress primarily for comfort during a flight, especially on longer routes, this is not always the case. A frequent mistake is often made with the choice of footwear. A flight attendant warns which shoes should not be worn on a plane for our comfort and, most importantly, safety.
Choosing footwear is one of the first things that flight attendants notice. If the choice is poor, it can cause difficulties during the flight or in emergency situations.
Do not wear high heels on the plane
High heels or other elevated shoes should not be worn on the plane. If something happens and you need to exit the aircraft quickly, such shoes hinder swift movement and could cause delays during evacuation.
- I always look at what kind of shoes a customer is wearing to determine whether they can run quickly and easily in them - says Amy Caris, a flight attendant with JSX Airlines.
Black socks are a mistake
Recently, it was reported that it is better not to wear black socks on the plane.
"On a night flight particularly, if you put your feet in the aisle and you’ve got dark socks on, we won’t see you, and we’ll trip over you, and it’s a bit of a nuisance for us," explains Kris Major in an interview with CNN Travel.
He admits this is bothersome for the crew and passengers, who wake up unpleasantly from their sleep.
On this occasion, Kris Major reminded me that taking off shoes and socks is unacceptable on the plane. Traveling barefoot is not an option; it exposes other passengers to an unpleasant sight and can be a safety hazard. We should be ready to exit the plane in emergencies, not searching for socks.
