“Airport tray aesthetic” is the latest travel trend blowing up on social media, and it’s all about taking chic photos of the items you’re traveling with, neatly arranged inside your airport tray. This trend stirred a lot of controversy in recent weeks, and here are three things you should keep in mind if you want to give it a shot.
Don’t Disturb Fellow Passengers
One of the reasons why the “airport tray aesthetic” came under fire is that people taking glamorous photos could potentially disturb other passengers. Going through airport security is as stressful as it is, so don’t make it worse by getting in the way of other travelers who might be in a rush to reach their flight.
Go Through Security First
Only take your airport tray photos once you’ve gone through security, and if airport security agents don’t seem to mind it. Doing it beforehand will slow down the process of going through security for both yourself and other flyers, and you may even put yourself at risk of missing your flight.
Plan Your Shot in Advance
Most travelers taking airport tray photos plan them in advance, knowing exactly which items they’re going to bring, and you should do the same. Also, keep in mind that some of the photos you see online are fully staged, with people taking photos in gray bins at home instead of going to the airport.