A model has divided even the most seasoned travelers after declaring she only wears jeans when she flies – and swears it’s the secret to getting an upgrade.
Model and content creator Natalie Elise published the controversial video to TikTok, stating that her “number one travel tip as an international model is to wear jeans to the airport.”
“Since doing this, I’ve had a lot of upgrades, free food and drinks, and overall better experiences,” the New York-based model captioned the video.
But her claims sparked massive debate in the comments section, with some calling her choice of clothing “psychotic” and others applauding her advice.
“Okay so denim for a flight is really psychotic, that’ll be a no for me,” declared one user.
“Jeans…on a flight…no thanks,” laughed another.
“As I get older, I love jeans and feel much more confident in them than in leggings,” someone else declared.
‘Have I never and will I never leave my house sweating, especially an airport?’ read a fourth comment.
Model Natalie Elise has divided even the most seasoned travelers after declaring she only wears jeans when she flies – and she swears it’s the secret to getting an upgrade
“I will always have a change of clothes for red eyes, but not walking in public places.”
Some viewers wondered if Natalie’s good looks had earned her the free upgrades, rather than her choice of clothing.
‘It could also be because you’re a model,’ one user responded sarcastically.
“Dressing better improves anyone’s appearance, but being a stunning model may have more to do with your experience than the jeans,” another agreed.
In a comment, Natalie insisted that dressing up makes her feel more confident, which helps her achieve the improvements.
“I think dressing confidently makes you appear in the world differently,” she responded in the comments section of the video.
While leggings or yoga pants may be the easiest thing to throw on before a long-haul flight, one flight expert previously revealed the terrifying safety reason why you should never wear leggings on a plane.
The expert also advised against taking off your shoes while in the air.
In a comment, Natalie insisted that dressing up makes her feel more confident, which helps her score (file image).
But her claims sparked massive debate in the comments section, with some calling her clothing choice “psychotic” and others applauding her advice.
Aviation journalist Christine Negroni has written about air travel for decades and is the author of the New York Times bestseller, The Crash Detectives.
Speaking to The Sun, the writer explained that no matter how tempting it may be to get comfortable on a long-haul flight, it’s probably not worth the risk in the event of an onboard disaster.
She explained: “You may have to escape through a cabin fire or there could be a separate fire on the ground once you leave the plane.
“Everyone wears yoga pants on airplanes now, but I avoid all man-made fibers because they’re more likely to burn and stick to you if there’s a fire.”
And don’t even think about taking off your shoes because in the same situation you would have a rather painful path to the emergency and safety slide.
He continued: “If you escape from a plane, the ground could be very hot or cold, it could be covered in oil or on fire, or in a cornfield – you don’t want to be barefoot.”