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Danielle Kate Wroe & Fahad Tariq

Holidaymakers who wear leggings on flight issued warning by plane expert

Jetting off abroad is exciting but also stressful as you tick off the checklist to make sure you've got everything that you need. Most importantly, your passport is the first thing that should be packed and ready.

But what you wear is also important because nobody wants to spend hours on a plane feeling uncomfortable in what they're wearing - it just won't be a pleasant journey.

An expert has revealed that you should be checking what materials your chosen plane outfit is made of before boarding and it's not good news for those who love wearing leggings on a flight.

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The expert argues they're not appropriate for wearing on a plane, due to safety reasons, The Mirror reports.

Aviation expert Christine Negroni has said that wearing leggings could lead passengers to struggle if there is an emergency on board the flight.

Christine told The Sun: "You might have to escape through a cabin fire or there could be a separate fire on the ground once you leave the aircraft.

"Everyone is wearing yoga pants on planes now, but I avoid all artificial fibres because they are more likely to burn and stick to you if there is a fire."

Airport fashion has become a 'trend' that often features cute yoga pants, crop tops, oversized hoodies, and trainers. But your laid-back leggings could be doing you more harm than good, despite being ultra comfortable.

The expert recommends natural fibres like cotton instead.

It isn't a good idea to take off your shoes on a flight either, according to Christine. This is because if you do need to leave the plane in an emergency, the temperatures could be extreme, and you won't want to be barefoot.

Christine recommends wearing trainers, or other flat shoes, rather than heels - regardless of how chic they look.

She stressed: "Pick sneakers over high heels, pick natural fibres over synthetic, and take tight-fitting clothes over loose-fitting."

What's your go-to plane outfit? Let us know in the comments.

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