Pilot's wife advises all tourists to stop wearing 1 item of clothing on planes

Pilot's wife advises all tourists to stop wearing 1 item of clothing on planesA pilot's wife has advised tourists to stop wearing a common item of clothing when travelling on planes. It turns out, it can cause more problems than you realiseCommentsTravelKatie-Ann Gupwell Content Editor07:09, 21 Apr 2026View ImageTourists have been advised to stop wearing the item (stock image)(Image: Getty Images)The thought of travelling abroad is always exciting; however, as much as there's so much to look forward to, tourists have been advised to pay more attention to what they're wearing to travel on planes. Lots of people put effort into picking out a travel outfit, but it's not as easy as you may have thought to complete the task.‌Little you may know, there are rules you should follow when preparing an outfit to go on holiday, as there are some important aspects to consider when it comes to air travel. It's expert advice you may want to listen to, as it could benefit you in more ways than one.‌It's not the only handy hack of its kind to be shared this year either. A few weeks ago, passport holders were also advised to avoid wearing a different item too.‌Laurie, known as Travel Tips by Laurie online, recently shared important travel tips about airport fashion. In her online video, she starts by explaining the types of clothing people need to avoid when flying.She said: "I recommend not to wear white. I did twice in my 23 years as a pilot's wife at the beginning, and I got smudges on my jeans from bringing my luggage down from the overhead bins and pizza stains inside the airport that some other passenger had eaten and dripped some on the boarding gate seats."Do not wear complicated jumpsuits. Why? Because they're complicated. They're going to add stress to you, especially inside a tight, cramped lavatory inside the airplane.‌"My travel tip is to pack that outfit and avoid wearing it in the airplane. Do not wear st...