Airport fashion is nothing new. Whether it’s wearing the perfect athleisure set with a slicked-back bun or acquiring the casual look with elevated basics and high-tech headphones, putting effort into the travel look has long been part of any trip. Many travelers have mastered assembling their airport trays at security in a quick and concise way at their hometown airports.
A new TikTok trend wants to add a fashion forward component to the task. The “airport tray aesthetic,” which started popping up on TikTok just before the travel boom of summer, consists of travelers assembling their gray security tubs in an artful way, before snapping a photo for the app. The trend has also gained traction on Instagram, Pinterest and X, formerly Twitter.
The trend is meant to show off passengers’ shoes, sunglasses, headphones, sweaters and even books, all in the name of the “aesthetic.” Many commenters have cited airports like Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson or Chicago’s O’Hare as places where this trend would never fly. That may be true.
However, the Transportation Security Administration said there are circumstances where participating may work. From the East End and NYC day trips to weekend road trips and beyond, get ideas on how to plan your travels. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy .
“As long as staged glamour photos are not causing delays or issues with other passengers in the checkpoint, there are no issues,” a TSA spokesperson told Nexstar. The .
