Flight attendant reveals one thing you should never wear on a plane. A flight attendant has warned travelers never to wear shorts or a skirt on a plane, and the reason might surprise you. While you might think that wearing these comfy clothes is the way to go, doing this is actually not a great idea.

Yes, it is perfectly "okay" to wear a skirt for a flight, but there are practical considerations for 2026 air travel. For comfort, a maxi or midi skirt made of breathable, stretchy fabric is ideal for long-haul flights where your legs might swell. However, be mindful of security and safety: very long or flowing skirts may trigger additional "pat-down" screenings at the TSA checkpoint because the fabric can obscure items. From a safety perspective, aviation experts sometimes recommend trousers or leggings because they provide better protection for your skin in the unlikely event of an emergency evacuation down a rubber slide. If you do choose a skirt, pairing it with compression tights is a smart move to maintain circulation during the hours of sitting in a pressurized cabin.