Passengers warned of one seat to always avoid on planes by flight attendant

16 July 2023 , 19:52

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People have been warned of a seat to avoid on a plane (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

A flight attendant has warned of the dirtiest seats on a plane where travellers should avoid falling asleep.

Tommy Cimato, a cabin crew member, warned people about sitting in a window seat as it can be filthy due to passengers who have sat there before.

He said that many travellers lean against the window or the side of the plane and “you don’t know how many” people have wiped their hands there.

Sharing his advice on TikTok: "Do not fall asleep or lean your head on the window.

“You are not the only one that has done that and you don't know how many people or children have wiped their hands or other things all over the window.”

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Window seats are the dirtiest said a flight attendant (Shared Content Unit)

Mr Cimato has also given people advice about never wearing shorts on a plane, and not due to being cold from the air conditioning, but again due to dirt as their skin will be in contact with more germs.

The TikToker who has more than 453,000 followers said: "It's the same thing as the window, you never know how clean it's going to be, so if you have pants, you're going to have less germs."

He said that by wearing long trousers, passengers will avoid direct contact with the airplane seat and will be more protected against germs on the plane, the flight attendant reasons.

The bathroom is considered one of the dirtiest spots on the aircraft, and the crew member urged holidaymakers to avoid touching the flush button.

He said: "Do not ever touch the flush button with your bare hands. It's honestly just super unsanitary and pretty gross, so when you flush, use a napkin or tissue that's in the lavatory."

Tommy went on to offer some more general tips, such as drinking plenty of water before flying so that you stay hydrated and feel fresher when you touch down the other side.

If passengers feel unwell during the flight, he encouraged them to speak to the crew rather than keeping it to themselves.

"Don't feel afraid. So if you need food, water or an air sickness bag, please feel free to let us know," the flight attendant added.

Tim Hanlon