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Trousers for long haul flight

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noidea02 · 19/01/2026 21:03

Flying to Thailand in Feb. Hit me with your suggestions for the comfiest trousers to wear on the plane….

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ReaderInBath · 22/01/2026 22:54

pinkpony88 · 21/01/2026 22:51

I wore this in a different print most recently but have a few things similar. I usually wear with comfy trainers and a denim jacket.
https://www.whitestuff.com/p/7065/lucy-print-midi-dress/GREEN_MLT

Cheers!

ReaderInBath · 22/01/2026 22:57

XiCi · 21/01/2026 09:23

Count yourself lucky ReaderInBath. Saint and Sofia are a nightmare company. Getting a refund is an absolute nightmare if something doesnt fit. They try to fob you off with a store credit. Took weeks of wrangling to get a simple refund

Thank you, that's very good to know as I like their stuff but have never bought from them. And as I am very annoying between two sizes when it comes to my waist, and it is very dependent on the brand and fit, there's a high chance I'd have to return them.

Edelweiss129 · 23/01/2026 10:36

Justmuddlingalong · 19/01/2026 21:36

When we travelled to Thailand I wore grey, straight leg joggers which had pockets. They were just from asda, I think.

This!
But khaki colour,from Primark.
Bonus if its got elastic at the ankles!

bellaronaldo · 23/01/2026 10:47

I worked as cabin crew for a long time and my top tip would be not to wear wide legged trousers- they are comfy but when you go to the toilet on the plane you need to hold the material to stop them lying on the ground. Wear something loose, elasticated with pockets- smart jogger type. Not leggings, too tight imho.

Isometimeswonder · 23/01/2026 10:52

(Goes off thread a bit...)
I have seen people walking around the plane including into the loo in bare feet. Bare feet! 😖

thesugarbumfairy · 23/01/2026 11:15

I just got some jersey joggers off vinted. Scamp and Dude. They are super comfy. I actually got two pairs - one are slightly heavier and fleecier, but the other pair are more like t-shirt material - I've decided these are the ones I'm going to wear on the flight to Thailand come July. They do seem quite short though. I mean right length for me at 5ft 4 but probably too short on taller folk. Maybe the previous owner shrank them!

luckylavender · 23/01/2026 12:09

Always wear jeans. Find them very comfortable

KatharinaRosalie · 23/01/2026 15:31

Wool (or cashmere if you can afford) is best for travelling, regulates temperature and doesn't get moist and stinky like cotton or polyester. Icebreaker or Super.natural do good stuff.

LouisaMayAlcott · 23/01/2026 16:27

I travelled to Australia last year and wore Boden harem joggers and they were perfect. Cuffed ankles (but not tight which is good for mine which swell when I’m flying!) and loose drapey waist.

Sgreenpy · 23/01/2026 17:20

Have a look at Boody they've got lots of casual trousers.

pinkpony88 · 29/01/2026 23:50

Was thinking of you all tonight on my flight home from holiday (in a comfy dress). The lady in front of me in the toilet queue was wearing a JUMPSUIT!!! She did not think that one through!!! 😳😂

piscofrisco · 30/01/2026 05:19

I’ve got a sort of track suit thing from a brand called Nouli. Slim cuffed yoga pants and a longer line jumper. I’ve found it grand for travelling as it’s soft and comfy, warm enough for being on the plane but not too thick that it’s unbearable when you arrive somewhere hot. And it’s easy to just chuck on and not think about at 5 in the morning for an early flight.

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