I’m an air steward and here’s why you should NEVER wear flip flops or Crocs on a plane 

While you may think wearing flip flops or Crocs on a plane is much more comfortable than trainers or heels, you should think again. 

A flight attendant has revealed why you should keep this kind of footwear safely stowed away – and no, its not because of stinky feet.  

Andrea Fischbach, who works as a stewardess for American Airlines, has explained why shoes like these, and backless sandals and high heels should be avoided at all times.

Speaking to whattowear.co.uk, the flight attendant said that this footwear poses dangers on a flight, especially if passengers are required to evacuate the aircraft quickly.

And while stewardesses themselves wear high heels, Ms Fischbach has revealed that they are impractical, and most of the time they remove them.

When going to the loo mid-flight, Ms Fischbach advised that it is best to swap over your slippers, sandals or flipflops for something closed (File image)

 While many people may rightly point out that flight attendants wear high heels during the flight Ms Fischbach explained that they aren’t actually practical

Fischbach said: ‘Heels can possibly cause further damage to emergency exits or hurt others if they go flying off somehow.

‘I would really advise against high heels or flip-flops or any slides, mostly for safety purposes.

‘If there is an evacuation and slides are required, your high heels will have to come off, as they can puncture the slide.

‘Who knows where and in what conditions you’ll land. Plus, they aren’t very practical running gate to gate.’

While many people may rightly point out that flight attendants wear high heels during the flight – such as when they are serving the passengers or attending to calls –  Ms Fischbach explained that they aren’t actually practical.

She claims that they change their heels after take-off.

She added: ‘As if another reason is needed, they make the metal detectors go off (if you are lucky enough to have pre-check) thanks to nails in the heels.

‘Flip-flops and backless shoes can also end up flying off your feet, and your feet are more likely to freeze, especially during a long flight.’

Furthermore, she added that open shoes can make for an unsanitary visit to the airplane toilets. 

When going to the loo mid-flight, Ms Fischbach advised that it is best to swap over your slippers, sandals or flipflops for something closed.

She warned: ‘Be wary of wearing sandals if you are planning on going in the lavatory.

‘That isn’t water on the floor (yes, use your imagination), and sandals invite whatever that liquid is to splash on your feet.’

The stewardess also listed other items you should not be wearing when flying for the sake of comfort, practicality and safety.

This includes wearing only a sports bra and leggings as planes can get cold and are fire hazards, as well as anything constricting.

Wearing restrictive clothing may cause discomfort, swelling in the stomach or deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein, usually in the legs.

Instead, you should layer up to ensure that you have a comfortable flight, advising that you should pack with you a lightweight jacket or cashmere hoodie.

She also advises packing your own pair of thick socks for extra warmth.