This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Seat belts are designed to protect passengers in the event of an emergency (Image: Getty) A viral TikTok trend offering advice to holidaymakers has been slammed by experts as potentially very dangerous. Airline seats, particularly on long-haul flights, can be uncomfortable and cramped.
In an attempt to alleviate this discomfort, travellers have been sharing a peculiar method of fastening their seatbelts. Air passengers have been uploading videos showing their feet propped up on the seats with the belts secured around their ankles, claiming that this position is more comfortable. However, this hack has caused concern among aviation professionals who advise flyers to disregard this trend while travelling.
Travel experts at Netflights recently voiced their opinions on plane etiquette, including this seatbelt trend. They said, "With millions of views on TikTok , passengers on long-haul flights might be tempted to try this for ultimate comfort, however, experts strongly advise not to do this." function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.
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READ MORE: Best rental car for holidays which offers lots of space and low fuel costs It is widely recognised that long-distance travel can increase the risk of developing blood clots. The NHS states: "Prolonged periods of immobility can lead to slow blood flow in the veins which increases the risk of developing a blood clot within a deep vein in the body." General advice to help mitigate the risk of a DVT is to stay as active as possible.
When seated, passengers should flex and extend their ankles to promote blood circulation. TikTok users are divided over this travel hack. User @mimiswardr0be is one of many who posted a video trying out the seatbelt trick, saying: "Thanks to the girl that told me to put the seatbelt around your feet.
Forever grateful." @mimiswardr0be Sooo much better !!! Love this hack #viral #hack #travel #lifechanging #love #airplane #viralvideo ♬ Carnival - nar However, other social media enthusiasts are worried about the safety implications. Former flight attendant @moxeytravels explained in her own video why this new trend is not something passengers should adopt.
Offering advice to her 60,000 followers, the Canadian travel expert discusses the unpredictability of turbulence and how fastening your seatbelt at your feet "to get through the seatbelt rules" could result in you being "very, very hurt". @moxeytravels Flying tip #1 - ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEATBELT (PROPERLY) #flyingtips #traveltips ♬ original sound - Moxey ????????????✈️ Travels Trending SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding.
You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy READ MORE: Two cities 'more beautiful than Barcelona and Paris' but with far less tourists [INSIGHT] Double your annual leave next year and enjoy 65 days of holiday [ADVICE] Panic in Turkey as new charge brought in after tourists head to Greece [LATEST] In a recent interview with the Daily Mail , The Points Guy editor Nicky Kelvin also shared his thoughts on the debate. He stated: "Seatbelts on planes and other modes of transport are installed to be worn correctly and are instrumental in keeping passengers safe in the event of an emergency.
" He added: "With turbulence becoming more frequent on flights, wearing a seatbelt properly - low and tight across your lap - can help ensure the safety of yourself and those around you.".
