As people around the world resume traveling, many of them assume that airplanes undergo rigorous cleanings before each trip. However, according to a TikTok user who identifies himself as a flight attendant, that may not be the case.
Passengers should remain cautious and refrain from touching the surfaces to avoid encountering any germs that could’ve been left behind.
Recently, Tommy Cimato shared the behaviors he considers unnecessarily risky with his 126K TikTok followers, but since it’s such an important topic, they spread to a much wider audience: the two videos were viewed roughly 4.3 million times.
Flight attendant Tommy Cimato reminded his followers to stay safe in the air
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And released a few TikToks, listing behaviors that he deems unnecessarily risky
However, there are many reasons why air travel has become so complicated. Reuters reported that airlines from all over the world wrapped up their first meeting earlier this week since COVID-19 brought their industry to its knees, voicing optimism about pent-up demand but desperate for governments to harmonize disjointed border rules to avoid slipping back into recession.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which groups 290 airlines, said confusion over travel restrictions was holding back the industry’s fragile recovery after the pandemic plunged air travel into its worst-ever downturn.
“People want to fly. We’ve seen strong evidence of that,” Director General Willie Walsh said. “They can’t fly because we have restrictions that are impeding international travel.”
IATA expects international travel to double next year compared with the depressed levels seen during the pandemic and reach 44% of pre-crisis 2019 levels. In contrast, domestic travel is tipped to reach 93% of the pre-pandemic levels.
IATA warned serious challenges remained for carriers while venting frustration at airports and other suppliers for not doing enough to share the pain inflicted by the crisis.
While the White House has not set a date for lifting travel restrictions on Europeans, JetBlue expects it to happen ahead of the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday next month.
“If the reopening is delayed, we are going to face consequences across the industry,” Chief Executive Robin Hayes said after chairing the Oct. 3-5 conference, which also agreed on a target to reach net-zero emissions in 2050 read more .
One of his videos went extremely viral and has generated over 4 million views
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Other frequent fliers chipped in and shared more traveling tips
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Share on FacebookBut that would take up time and reduce the airline's profits. I mean, you don't expect their executives to manage without multimillion dollar bonuses, do you?
Load More Replies...I don't understand people who go barefoot in public!!! Ewww! And as for the toilet flush why do that? You flush and then wash your hands no? I use paper only for the door handle on my way out
Who cares if you've get some germs on the soles of your feet?
Load More Replies...Regarding the barefoot and bare legs ones, how many people are just randomly licking their own feet? Unless you have open wounds on your feet or legs, you aren't going to absorb illnesses through your skin. That's not how it works.
After a couple of instances of having hives on my arms after flying in a short-sleeved shirt, I cover up. I don't know if there's something they clean planes with my body doesn't like or what, but its not worth it for me. Easy enough to just put on clothing that covers up my skin.
Load More Replies...Don't put your feet up on the arms of the seat of the person in front of you.
Most are common sense tips, but the illness one is something most people don't think to do. I have type 1 diabetes and tell the flight attendants as I wait to get to my seat. I keep a "kit" of my insulins, snacks, glucose gels and emergency items with me everywhere for instances when my sugar levels are low. Sadly, sometimes when my blood glucose quickly plummets without warning, I don't have the coordination to open the bag or communication abilities to express what I need. Once, that happened shortly after I reached my seat on the airplane. I wasn't able to communicate what was wrong because I was shaking so bad (looks like a seizure) and having trouble speaking. If I hadn't informed the flight attendants earlier of the symptoms, they wouldn't have known what was going on with me. They were great and able to get me some cookies and juice. It was a scary 30 minutes, but I am forever grateful for the fact the ladies who kept an eye on me and pulled me through.
I see how keeping your hands clean is important, but the idea of getting germs from other people on your feet or legs is really not an issue. That's going to happen anywhere you go where there are lots of people. You shower when you get to your next destination. As long as you wash/disinfect your hands regularly, there's nothing to worry about.
Germs no, fungus yes. And it's so damn hard to get rid of it.
Load More Replies...Oh, good grief, flight attendant repeats stuff that has been said for decades and decades, pretending it's her own. Can we stop with these silly TikTok videos? I'm sure the people monitoring this in China are bored with the same old same old (especially since Bored Panda noted that TikTok is a bad app)
This might be advice for someone who has never flown (or is it flew?) before but I have to say that this is BS. What you need is common sense and good manners. There !
I flew to Canada. I have never flown to Canada. (Not being patronizing, I thought you were asking:) )
Load More Replies...But that would take up time and reduce the airline's profits. I mean, you don't expect their executives to manage without multimillion dollar bonuses, do you?
Load More Replies...I don't understand people who go barefoot in public!!! Ewww! And as for the toilet flush why do that? You flush and then wash your hands no? I use paper only for the door handle on my way out
Who cares if you've get some germs on the soles of your feet?
Load More Replies...Regarding the barefoot and bare legs ones, how many people are just randomly licking their own feet? Unless you have open wounds on your feet or legs, you aren't going to absorb illnesses through your skin. That's not how it works.
After a couple of instances of having hives on my arms after flying in a short-sleeved shirt, I cover up. I don't know if there's something they clean planes with my body doesn't like or what, but its not worth it for me. Easy enough to just put on clothing that covers up my skin.
Load More Replies...Don't put your feet up on the arms of the seat of the person in front of you.
Most are common sense tips, but the illness one is something most people don't think to do. I have type 1 diabetes and tell the flight attendants as I wait to get to my seat. I keep a "kit" of my insulins, snacks, glucose gels and emergency items with me everywhere for instances when my sugar levels are low. Sadly, sometimes when my blood glucose quickly plummets without warning, I don't have the coordination to open the bag or communication abilities to express what I need. Once, that happened shortly after I reached my seat on the airplane. I wasn't able to communicate what was wrong because I was shaking so bad (looks like a seizure) and having trouble speaking. If I hadn't informed the flight attendants earlier of the symptoms, they wouldn't have known what was going on with me. They were great and able to get me some cookies and juice. It was a scary 30 minutes, but I am forever grateful for the fact the ladies who kept an eye on me and pulled me through.
I see how keeping your hands clean is important, but the idea of getting germs from other people on your feet or legs is really not an issue. That's going to happen anywhere you go where there are lots of people. You shower when you get to your next destination. As long as you wash/disinfect your hands regularly, there's nothing to worry about.
Germs no, fungus yes. And it's so damn hard to get rid of it.
Load More Replies...Oh, good grief, flight attendant repeats stuff that has been said for decades and decades, pretending it's her own. Can we stop with these silly TikTok videos? I'm sure the people monitoring this in China are bored with the same old same old (especially since Bored Panda noted that TikTok is a bad app)
This might be advice for someone who has never flown (or is it flew?) before but I have to say that this is BS. What you need is common sense and good manners. There !
I flew to Canada. I have never flown to Canada. (Not being patronizing, I thought you were asking:) )
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