Jetting off for your holidays is always an exciting prospect, but one of the parts that many could do without is the flight - particularly if it's a long journey.
From airport queueing to hours sitting in one position, air travel can feel tedious, but many get on with it as there is a holiday on the other end.
One way to make things go a bit faster is taking a power nap while in the air, but an experienced cabin crew member has cautioned against nodding off.
Tommy Cimato, a flight attendant with over 15 years experience, says that you may end up with your head on the window, warning flight passengers : "Do not fall asleep or lean your head on the window."
Speaking to the Mirror , he warned that you never know how many people have done the same and how dirty the window may be.
He says: “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.”
Tommy also urged holidaymakers to not wear shorts on a flight. While jetsetters opt for shorts on a plane due to increased levels of comfort, the cabin crew members warned a plane can be incredibly unhygienic so its best to avoid as much direct contact as possible.
He added: "Don’t or try not to wear shorts when you're on an airplane. 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.”
Tommy's final tip cautioned passengers on flushing the toilet. Always flush he insisted, but never, under any circumstances, press the button.
Tommy was blunt in his description of it, calling it “pretty gross”.
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.”
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