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Flight Attendants Warn: Flip-Flops Unsafe for Air Travel

10/13/2025

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Flight attendants warn against wearing flip-flops or thongs on planes due to safety and hygiene concerns.
Venezia Macias, a flight attendant, says flimsy shoes can impede evacuation and expose feet in unsanitary lavatories.
Macias recommends closed-toe shoes such as sneakers or supportive flats for better protection and comfort.
Travel experts suggest using hotel slippers for lavatory visits and loosening laces to improve circulation on long flights.

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Flight attendants warn against wearing flip-flops or thongs on planes due to safety and hygiene concerns.
Venezia Macias, a flight attendant, says flimsy shoes can impede evacuation and expose feet in unsanitary lavatories.
Macias recommends closed-toe shoes such as sneakers or supportive flats for better protection and comfort.
Travel experts suggest using hotel slippers for lavatory visits and loosening laces to improve circulation on long flights.