Travel experts warn against risky passenger trends

Travel industry professionals are warning passengers against risky and unhygienic behaviors becoming popular in social media trends.

In the aviation sector, flight attendants have reported a frequent issue with passengers walking barefoot or in socks through aircraft lavatories. Medical experts, including infectious disease specialist Dr. Dahlia Philips, warn that this practice exposes feet to bacteria, viruses, and fungi present on frequently touched surfaces like handles and faucets.

In the cruise industry, a trend of passengers sleeping on cabin balconies has been labeled as ‘absolute madness’ by Carnival Cruise Line ambassador John Heald. While viral videos show passengers setting up bedding on balconies to sleep under the stars, operators express significant safety concerns regarding this practice.