Tourists should not touch the flush button when visiting the toilet on the plane. Flight attendant Tommy Cimato with 16 years of experience in the profession told me what the risks are if he refuses to follow the recommendations.
According to the expert, the flush button is dangerous, because unhygienic Based on this fact, an employee of the airline urged passengers not to touch it with their bare hands at all costs, The Sun reported. However, this does not mean that it is not necessary to rinse the water. “Honestly, it’s just super unsanitary, so when you flush, don’t touch the button with your bare hands. Use a napkin or paper that is in the toilet,” the flight attendant warned.
It turned out that the salon is also dangerous for tourists from the point of view of sanitary standards. Even though the board is processed, there is still a chance to pick up germs. To reduce the risk of catching an infection, you should not lean your head against a window or wall when falling asleep or wanting to rest. “Remember that you are not the only one who does this, and you do not know how many people or children have wiped their hands or touched other things on the window or wall,” added the steward.
Many airplane passengers like to relax or take a nap while flying around the world. But the expert noted that germs can remain on surfaces in an airplane, just like in any room in your own home.
Another tip from the flight attendant is that vacationers should not wear shorts during the flight. “Don’t wear or try not to wear shorts when you’re on a plane. It’s like a window – you never know how clean it’s going to be, so if you’re wearing pants, you’ll pick up fewer germs,” he warned, noting that traveling in shorts tends to be the choice of jetsetters, i.e., international party people. They fly in shorts because of the increased level of comfort and the desire to be at the resort as soon as possible without the need to change clothes – for them, the vacation begins right in the cabin of the plane.
At the same time, another flight attendant Diana Castro, who also worked in the profession for about 15 years, added tourist tips. So, according to her recommendation, tourists should always stand in their row to pass other passengers when they board the plane. “When boarding, show courtesy – stand in your row and allow other passengers to pass behind you. You can spend a few extra minutes getting ready, but please stand in the aisle and wait for the traffic to calm down,” she advised.