Flight attendant reveals style of shoes you should never wear on a plane – and it’s the first thing they will notice

TRAVEL experts have revealed the type of shoes passengers should never wear on a plane.

The right footwear choice is key and is always the first thing that flight attendants notice as soon as travellers board the plane.

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And making simple mistakes when it comes to choosing the right footwear could leave them struggling – especially on long-haul journeys and during emergencies.

Experts have urged travellers to avoid wearing heels while boarding a flight.

This is because wearing heels makes it very difficult to run quickly across the plane’s cabin during – and can cause delays during emergency evacuations.

Amy Caris, flight attendant and director of in-flight for JSX, told Reader’s Digest: “I always look at what kind of shoes a customer is wearing to determine whether they can run quickly and easily in them.”

“If I see someone wearing high heels during boarding, I can make a note to add in an emergency command about removing them if the need arises.”

Flight attendants have also shared the importance of covering your feet while flying at 40,000ft.

The cabin’s floor is often dirty – especially around the lavatory area – and passengers are always encouraged to cover their feet with proper footwear to avoid the spread of germs and diseases.

Avalon Irizarry, a flight attendant for American Airlines, added: “Flight attendants have this thing about covering your feet somewhat,” she says.

“They also look out for passengers walking around the cabin or going into the lavatory without shoes, because we know how dirty the floor is.”

It comes after another travel expert revealed the simple clothing choices passengers ought to make when flying, but often don’t.

The right outfit selection can make all the difference to a person’s comfort on their flight, yet a lot of people aren’t aware of it.

Be it the wrong trousers, or a poor choice of footwear, passengers make simple mistakes that could leave them struggling to settle in their seats, especially on long-haul journeys.

That’s why travel experts at Conde Nast Traveller revealed how they “dress strategically” to make sure their clothes aren’t stopping them from getting comfortable.

Meanwhile, this is the best seat to pick if you want to get comfortable during long-distance flights.

And this is another guide for people who want to know what to wear during long-distance journeys.

Experts also revealed why you should always book an early flight, even if it means getting up at 5am.

And the common complaint flight attendants are sick of hearing on planes.

Travellers have also been warned about the seats they should avoid on the plane to avoid getting sick.

A veteran cabin crew member, who has been with British Airways for seven years, also shared some useful tips to help with airsickness and nausea.

Meanwhile, another expert has warned why you should never walk around a plane if you feel sick – and shared seven useful tips to cure queasiness.

Feeling sick on a plane is never an ideal situation – but with limited resources and tight space, it becomes even harder to remediate.