Travelers warned as dangerous airplane sleeping position gains popularity

A viral TikTok trend claiming to offer better sleep on airplanes is raising alarms over passenger safety.

Videos show passengers pulling their feet onto their seats and securing their legs with a seat belt while trying to sleep during flights — a position that has sparked debate about comfort, etiquette and potential health risks.

The trend has drawn mixed reactions across social media. Some users questioned whether the position would actually be comfortable, while others raised safety concerns.