Yuck! These Are The 10 Dirtiest Spots on a Plane

5. Blankets

Airline-provided blankets may be convenient, keeping you a little more comfortable and marginally warmer. Personally, I think they are wildly thin and light, and often incredibly small. I always have to put on an extra sweater to keep warm.

Those blankets can also be pretty darn scratchy. All these together—that’s not too bad, right? Wait, did I forget to mention that the blanket you receive has already been touched and used by countless other passengers?

So, yes, this piece of material can be pretty dirty. In other words, don’t use any blanket the flight attendant may give to you unless you receive one wrapped in plastic (meaning it’s been washed). As a rule of thumb, it’s best for you to bring your own warmer.