Television host Kelly Ripa recently discovered that she had misunderstood an Internet travel trend.
During a recent episode of “Life with Kelly and Mark,” Ripa and her husband, Mark Consuelos, chatted about the viral phrase “flying naked” — a term that has recently gained popularity on social media.
Ripa initially believed it referred to a much more personal aspect of aircraft clothing.
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“I don’t wear a bra on a plane,” she said on the show. ‘I just refuse. I feel like life is hard. What’s the point?’
After realizing that “flying naked” instead referred to traveling without luggage — and not without clothes — Ripa said this might be the year she tries the trend herself.
She said the practice involves boarding a flight without bags and relying only on items that fit in your pocket, such as a phone and wallet.
Consuelos asked questions about how travelers do when they arrive at their destination without luggage.
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Fox News Digital previously reported on the eyebrow-raising trend, citing social media posts describing how travelers are handling clothing and other essentials at the other end of their journey.
Ripa said she might finally try the “flying naked” trend this year. (Getty Images)
Some say they rely on washing clothes in hotel sinks or showers while traveling.
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Others say they buy clothes at their destination or thrift stores and then buy a suitcase or bag to take their purchases home or return the items.
The viral trend involves boarding a flight without any luggage and relying only on pocket-sized essentials like a phone and wallet. (iStock)
In some cases, the strategy can cost more than checking a bag.
While some travelers praise the trend of reducing stress and avoiding baggage fees, others say flying without luggage is unrealistic for longer trips or business trips.
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Brandon Blewett, a weekly traveler from Texas and author of the book “How to Avoid Strangers on Airplanes,” told Fox News Digital that most work travelers still need at least a small bag for essentials like a laptop or charger.
Social media users who ‘travel naked’ have said they buy clothes upon arrival at their destination – or ship their outfits in advance. (iStock)
Blewett said traveling with a small bag that fits under the seat can provide many of the same benefits, including faster exits, no bag fees and less stress when disembarking.
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“The sweet spot doesn’t fly naked,” he declared. “It flies light.”
Sydney Borchers contributed to the reporting.
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