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The Truth About Airplane Blankets

Many of us have become hyper-aware of germs in recent years. But we still want to fly comfortably. But there's one flight comfort you should forego if you're not looking to get sick during the trip (and who is?). Here's our protip: skip out on that blanket flight attendants offer passengers at the beginning of the ride. To put it mildly, those aren't guaranteed to be the cleanest pieces of cloth you've touched.

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Instead, bring a warm sweater, wear long pants, and wear socks or bring a pair in your handbag. If you have space in your carry-on or backpack, you can also just pack your own blanket. There are some thin but effective ones out there made specifically for those of us on-the-go with limited space.