The 5 things you should never do on a plane, according to a flight attendant

A flight attendant has taken to TikTok to warn passengers about how unhygienic some airplanes really are, leaving many grossed out. 

Flight attendant Tommy Cimato shared his tips for long-haul flights in a video titled “5 things you should never do on an airplane,” which has since gone viral and has gotten more than 650,000 likes.

Cimato’s most shocking advice for passengers is to avoid wearing shorts on flights. 

“You never know how clean it’s gonna be, so if you have pants, you’re gonna have less germs,” he said. 

Don’t fall asleep or lean your head on the window if you are on a window seat.

“You are not the only one who has done that and you do not know how many children have wiped their hands or other things on the window,” he said. 

Cimato’s other advice might come as obvious to many but serves as a reminder for passengers who forget to carry out these actions. 

“Do not ever touch the flush button or lever with your bare hand.”

“It’s honestly just super unsanitary and it’s pretty gross so use a napkin or a tissue that’s in the lavatory,” explained Cimato.

“Don’t forget to drink lots of water!” Cimato says, adding that passengers might want to drink about 16 ounces for every flight they go on.

Lastly, Cimato tells passengers to not feel afraid to let a flight attendant know if they are feeling sick on the flight. 

“We are there to help,” he said. “So if you need food, water, or a sickness bag, please feel free to let us know.” 

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