Despite the fearsover a shortage of jet fuellater this year, thousands of Britons will take to the skies this spring and summer, heading to destinations around the world. With this in mind, many travel experts have been sharing hacks to help people have the safest and most comfortable journey possible.
One such individual is aflight attendantwho has posted onTikTokabout the importance of one’s seating position on a flight. The flight attendant, Barbiebac La Azafata, warned about the potential perils of sitting cross-legged during a journey. The reason Barbiebac warned against sitting cross-legged is because of the risk of developing a blood clot. According to the NHS, deep vein thrombosis “is a blood clot in a vein, usually in the leg”.
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On its list of things to avoid to prevent deep veinthrombosis,the NHS advises: “Do not cross your legs while you're sitting.”
When it comes to travelling, it recommends that people stay hydrated, avoid drinking alcohol, try to walk around when they can, and “wear loose clothing”.
As well as avoiding sitting cross-legged, Barbiebac advised people to change position several times, not to put their feet on the seat in front, and not to sleep against the window.
She said: “Most passengers sit in the wrong positions and then complain that everything hurts. Do not cross your legs for a long time. It can cut off your circulation, and on long flights, you are at greater risk of thrombosis.
“Change position several times. Don't put your feet on the seat in front. It is very unhygienic and disrespectful to other passengers.
“Don't sleep against the window. The aircraft's vibration can give you a headache, and it is also very dirty because of the other passengers' faces. Take a pillow, and do not recline your seat during the entire flight. The passenger behind you may be bothered.”
Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
