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tv host kelly ripa Recently, she realized that she had misunderstood the Internet travel trend.
In a recent episode, “Let’s live with Kelly and Mark.” Ripa and her husband Mark Consuelos spoke about the term “naked flight,” which has been gaining traction on social media lately.
Ripa initially believed this was referring to a more personal aspect of airplane attire.
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“I don’t wear a bra on a plane,” she said on the show. “I just refuse. Life feels difficult. What’s the point?”
After realizing that “naked flight” was referring to it instead, travel without luggage — Not the clothes — Ripa said this could be the year she tries out the trend for herself.
Kelly Ripa said she thought she was already “flying naked” because she doesn’t wear a bra on a plane. (Adela Loconte/Variety)
She said the practice involves boarding a plane without a bag and relying only on items that fit in your pockets, such as your cell phone or wallet.
Consuelos questioned what travelers would do after arriving at their destination without their luggage.
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Fox News Digital previously reported on the eyebrow-raising trend — Quote social media posts This explains how travelers will take care of their clothes and other necessities on the other side of their trip.
Ripa said she might finally try the actual “flying naked” trend this year. (Getty Images)
Some people rely on washing their clothes in hotel sinks or showers while traveling.
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Some people go shopping or thrift stores to buy clothing at their destination, then buy suitcases and bags to take home or ship the items.
This viral trend includes boarding planes without bags and relying only on pocket-sized essentials like cell phones and wallets. (St. Petersburg)
In some cases, this strategy can be more expensive than baggage screening.
While some travelers praise the trend for reducing stress and avoiding baggage fees, others say: fly without a bag Impractical for long-term travel or business trips.
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Brandon Blewett, weekly traveler based in Texas, author of the book “How to Avoid Strangers on a Plane” FOX News Digital said most business travelers still need at least a small bag to hold essentials like laptops and chargers.
Social media users who “travel naked” say they either buy clothes once they arrive at their destination or have them shipped in advance. (St. Petersburg)
Blewett said traveling with a small bag that fits under your seat offers many of the same benefits, including faster departures and no baggage fees. less stress Getting off the plane.
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“The sweet spot is not flying naked,” he declared. “The light is flying.”
Sydney Borchers contributed reporting.
