Jet2, Ryanair and easyJet passengers who wear jeans on flight warned by doctor
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Passengers of Jet2, Ryanair, Easyjet, and TUI who opt to wear jeans or leggings on their flights have been given a stern warning by a leading doctor.
As the summer holiday season continues, Edinburgh holidaymakers are preparing to jet off to various European destinations.
However, those travelling with some of the country's most popular airlines, including the Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair, as well as rivals easyJet, TUI, and Jet2, have been cautioned.
Dr. Hugh Pabarue, a physician and vein specialist with Metro Vein Centers, told Huffington Post: "The clothing we wear when we fly can significantly impact our circulation. For example, tight clothing is not recommended.
"Wearing leggings and other restrictive garments, such as skinny jeans that are too tight, reduces blood's ability to flow into and out of the legs.
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"Sitting for extended periods of time, especially on planes, can lead to blood pooling in the legs, increasing the risk for deep vein thrombosis ― a serious medical condition where a blood clot forms in a deep vein of the leg.", reports Birmingham Live.
"Wearing clothes that are too tight can potentially lead to conditions like compartment syndrome or meralgia paresthetica, causing numbness, tingling, and severe leg pain."
Sophie O'Neill, a senior stylist at PrettyLittleThing, has also compiled a list of what not to wear at the airport if you want to avoid any issues this summer.
Ms O'Neill stated: "When you're going on holiday, the last thing you want to hear is the alarm as you're walking through the airport scanners. They slow you and everyone else down, and you have to endure the awkward pat-down by a stranger.
She continued: "While jeans look great, denim is an incredibly tight material, and our bodies naturally swell when we fly. "She added: "You also may be asked to remove them to walk through security, and bare feet and airport floors are not a great mix.
If you don't want to say hello to holiday germs, maybe wear your trainers instead. ".
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