Pornpreeya Keng, 27, was traveling to Vietnam from Thailand when she started to feel dizzy. She noticed the passenger behind her had his smelly, bare feet on her armrest. See her thoughts as she records the moment! You likely want to be cozy while flying for hours at a time, but some airlines have restrictions on how far travelers can go to increase their comfort.
Social media users on TikTok have shared experiences of flying with fellow passengers who have taken off their socks on commercial flights. The videos have led many to call out the need for education on airplane etiquette. AIRLINE PASSENGER CAPTURES 'MANSPREADING' MOMENT IN VIRAL TIKTOK, SPARKING DEBATE In fact, many popular airlines could remove a passenger from a flight if they go against a no-barefoot policy.
Did you know you could be removed from a flight if you took off your socks? These top airlines ask that passengers do not go barefoot on a flight. (iStock) American Airlines carefully details what is required of passengers in its "conditions of carriage" contract. 'AIRPORT TRAY AESTHETIC' GOES VIRAL AS SOME TRAVELERS HALT SECURITY CHECKPOINTS FOR PHOTO OPS In an effort to create a safe environment for all aboard, the airlines require everyone to "dress appropriately," which means "bare feet or offensive clothing aren’t allowed," according to American Airlines.
Airlines such as Southwest and JetBlue have put an age limit on passengers allowed to go barefoot — no one over the age of 5 can go barefoot unles.