It’s a well-known fact that flying can cause havoc on your skin.
From dehydration to the impact of air conditioning, there are lots of factors on board that can mess with your beauty routine.
Now, a former flight attendant has revealed the best and worst seats on a plane for avoiding mid-flight skin damage.
According to beauty expert and ex-flight attendant Danielle Louise, humidity levels inside a plane cabin can drop below 20 per cent, drier than the Sahara.
Combined with recycled air, UV exposure at altitude and limited movement, certain seats accelerate moisture loss far more than others.
The worst for skin are window seats, due to boosted UV exposure and minimal airflow.
Meanwhile, the best for skin are aisle seats in the middle of the cabin, where airflow is more stable, and humidity dips aren’t as severe.
The most dehydrating zone is the first and last five rows of the plane, where temperature and airflow fluctuate the most.
A former flight attendant has revealed the best and worst seats on a plane for avoiding mid-flight skin damage (stock)
Passengers in centre-block seats (B, C, D, E on larger jets) reported less tightness and irritation post-flight.
Danielle, a beauty expert on the Fresha app, an online beauty marketplace, recommends taking care when choosing your seat on a flight.
She said: ‘People don’t realise that where you sit on a plane genuinely impacts your skin barrier.
‘Window seats get the harshest UV exposure, even on cloudy days, because you’re thousands of feet closer to the sun and light reflects off the clouds. It’s a recipe for dehydration.’
She added: ‘The front and back sections of the aircraft also suffer from more dramatic drops in humidity.
‘Your skin can lose moisture rapidly, especially if you’re already wearing retinol or acids.’
It comes as long-haul bookings for winter sun and early-2026 travel are climbing, and demand for in-flight skincare hacks has grown across social media.
Fresha has seen a 22 per cent rise in searches for hydrating facials and barrier-repair treatments over the past month – driven by travellers wanting pre-flight protection and post-flight repair.
From dehydration to the impact of air conditioning, there are lots of factors on board that can mess with your beauty routine (stock)
There are plenty of other ways to counteract the impact of flying on your skin.
A beauty expert recently revealed ways to fend off the negative effects travel can have.
Plus, a makeup expert shared her step-by-step guide to avoiding dehydrated skin during long-haul flights.
Makeup artist and BBC Glow Up judge Val Garland shared her hints and tips for keeping your skin glowing – even while travelling.
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