TikTok Lists Six Flight Habits Attendants Notice, and the Comments Are Not Holding Back

A TikTok video posted September 13, 2026, rounding up six things flight attendants notice passengers doing wrong has crossed 2,300 likes, and the comment section has turned into a full-on debate about airplane etiquette. The list flags covering a buckled seatbelt with a blanket so crew can’t visually confirm you’re secured during turbulence, removing shoes mid-flight because swollen feet are tough to squeeze back in during an emergency, closing air vents, crossing your legs, and storing passports or phones in the seatback pocket.

The pushback came fast. One commenter pointed out there’s barely room to get your legs in at all, let alone cross them. Another said a severe dry eye condition makes closing the vent the only comfortable option. Several people asked why these warnings aren’t shared openly by crew instead of circulating on social media.

It’s worth noting The Daily Dot could not independently verify the creator’s flight attendant expertise or the medical and safety claims in the video, so treat it as relatable travel talk rather than official guidance. Which of the six are you guilty of? Drop it in the comments, we all have at least one.