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Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Flight attendant reveals the clothes passengers should NEVER wear at the risk of being kicked off the plane
A flight attendant has revealed the clothes passengers should never wear at the risk of being kicked off the plane. Barbara Bacilieri, also known as Barbie Bac, regularly shares her airline experience and knowledge with her 2.65 million YouTube subscribers. The 29-year-old, from Argentina, recently revealed the common airport practice that could be putting you in danger – charging your phone. But now she has shared the items of clothing to avoid on a plane journey, claiming there is a hidden dress code that travelers are often oblivious to. 'Airlines won't always tell you this, but there's a hidden dress code,' she explained. 'And breaking it could get you denied boarding, delayed at security, or worse — put in danger during an emergency. Heels can pop the evacuation slide. 'Flight attendants are trained to remove passengers' shoes, especially high heels or thick boots, during an emergency evacuation. 'Why? Because they can puncture the inflatable slide, causing it to lose air or collapse, turning a fast escape into a nightmare. 'And guess what? Even metal accessories, jewelry, or big belt buckles can do the same.' She also advises against mini dresses, skirts and hot pants. Barbie said: 'Sure, they might look cute on Instagram, but during an evacuation, they're a recipe for burned thighs and scraped skin. 'Sliding down that inflatable ramp with your skin exposed – ouch. It's not glamorous. It's painful and dangerous.' She also revealed that many airlines prohibit offensive clothing – though it's not made clear what might fall into this category. She said: 'That's the trap. Two women were removed from a flight recently for wearing crop tops. 'They had simply taken off their sweaters because they were hot. The flight attendant advised wearing comfortable sneakers, stretchy pants or leggings, a light jacket – and nothing you'd be embarrassed to run in 'When they asked to see the official policy, they were kicked off the plane. No refund. 'These vague rules can be used against you at any moment — even if your outfit is perfectly legal. 'Wearing a pilot or flight attendant costume might sound fun. But in an emergency, it could cause serious confusion. 'Crew members need to be clearly identifiable, and someone dressed like them could delay critical actions. 'Even religious attire like a nun's habit or a priest's collar might raise eyebrows if it's just a costume. 'So yes, you can wear it, but should you? Maybe not.' Even during the security process, there are a number of clothing and accessory items that Barbara said to avoid at the risk of making everyone else late for their flight. These include metal belts, high boots, bulky jewelry, loose coins, and heavy coats. She said: 'Not only will they slow you down — you might forget to grab it back and become an easy target for airport thieves. 'Yes, they exist. Even inside the secure area.' So what does the expert recommend? Comfortable sneakers, stretchy pants or leggings, a light jacket – and nothing you'd be embarrassed to run in. Barbie added: 'And remember, you represent yourself.
New York Post
23-04-2025
- New York Post
Flight attendant reveals airport thieves are secretly hiding among us — here's one thing every traveler should do to stop them
You don't want to be a victim of fly-way robbery. Airports might seem like safe havens due to the abundance of security personnel. However, Argentine flight attendant Barbara Bacilieri revealed how thieves are robbing passengers and duty-free shops at will — and what flyers can do to prevent from becoming a target. The crewmember — who also goes by Barbie Bac online — spilled the beans on this disconcerting phenomenon in a series of videos that have collectively amassed over 2 million views on TikTok. Advertisement 'Airports operate like small cities, and just like in any city, crime happens every single day — only here, it's harder to see, and even harder to stop,' Bacilieri warned her over 4.9 million followers, per Jam Press. 4 'Some of these thieves are repeat offenders, caught on camera, exposed on Instagram or TikTok, and yet they're still there, walking through terminals like regular travelers,' Bacilieri warned. Jam Press/@barbiebac The influencer, who hails from Argentina but works for Spanish budget carrier Vueling, said that robbers will purchase tickets so they can steal from passengers and stores without ever boarding a plane. Advertisement '[Criminals'] only goal is to pass through security, access the boarding gates, and rob passengers or duty-free stores, then disappear before the flight departs,' she cautioned. Despite flight hubs' stringent security measures, these airport pilferers rarely face severe punishment, according to Bacilieri. 'Some of these thieves are repeat offenders, caught on camera, exposed on Instagram or TikTok, and yet they're still there, walking through terminals like regular travelers,' the air hostess lamented. 'Nobody stops them. No one follows up.' 4 Bacilieri claimed these thieves even steal from crew members as well. Jam Press/@barbiebac Often, thieves aren't even stealing physical belongings. Using the airport's USB charging ports is a particularly risky proposition as cybercriminals can hack them and access travelers' bank details and other personal information. Advertisement Some flight hub burglars even use Near Field Communication (NFC) scanners to extract data from passengers' credit cards as they brush by them. This surreptitious card swiping often flies under the radar until days later, when said card's owner spots an unauthorized transaction (often in a foreign country), which makes this crime extremely difficult to prevent. 4 The flight attendant demonstrated how bad actors can hack into airport USB ports to steal traveler info. Jam Press/@barbiebac Unfortunately, travelers also have to remain vigilant after boarding the plane. Advertisement 'The [thieves] wait for the lights to dim, for passengers to fall asleep, and then quietly open overhead bins, unzip bags, and take what they want. Jewelry, cash, electronics,' declared Barbie Bac. 'I've seen it happen. I've reported it. And the truth is, without cameras on board, there's often nothing we can do.' 4 'Airports operate like small cities, and just like in any city, crime happens every single day — only here, it's harder to see, and even harder to stop,' Bacilieri warned. Jam Press/@barbiebac 'And yes, they steal from the crew too,' added the social media star, who frequently shares travel tips to TikTok. Fortunately, the content creator outlined a few ways that passengers can protect themselves against airport opportunists. First and foremost, she advised flyers to never leave their bags, electronic devices, or any other valuables unattended at the airport. To protect against cybercriminals, Bacilieri suggested that passengers bring their own USB charging ports and to use special Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-blocking wallets to prevent bad actors from skimming the info from their credit card chips. The air hostess also recommended that travelers lock their carry-on — even aboard the plane — and to also 'be cautious of overly friendly strangers, both in terminals and on board.' Advertisement 'If something feels off, report it to the crew immediately,' she advised. Unfortunately, crew members have been found guilty of airport robberies as well. In 2023, a security officer at a Philippines airport was caught allegedly shoving $300 in bills into her mouth after snatching the dough from a tourist.
