Expert warns travelers that ‘raw-dogging’ flights is a surprisingly bad idea

Raw-dogging - there it is, that's the introduction.

If you haven't heard of the term then your parents would be proud of you, but for those of you that have... it has taken on a whole new meaning, and travel experts have warned against it.

What does 'raw-dogging' your flight actually mean?

It's safe to say the travel trend on TikTok has taken social media by storm.

Rather innocently, it involves boarding a flight and not using anything to help you get by - no downloaded movies on Netflix or even music, no pillow... nothing.

Pretty much just how your parents and grandparents used to catch the huge airborne chunk of metal in the 80s.

Why would anyone think 'raw-dogging' could be harmful?

Well, bizarrely it is apparently, and what is even more bizarre is that people are willingly putting themselves through HOURS of the most mundane torture possibly known to man.

Experts at Netflights, a flight-booking app, have stated the key reasons why you shouldn't 'raw-dog' flights.

Hydration

Let's start with the most obvious one, hydration - or dehydration.

Specialists for the company said: "Passengers who decide to ‘rawdog’ on their flights tend to avoid drinking completely, however flying can be dehydrating, which can result in headaches, dizziness and fatigue.

"With low oxygen pressure on flights and a change in humidity levels, an increased amount of water evaporates from our skin and lungs when flying, so it becomes increasingly important to stay hydrated and consume liquids when flying."

Now this next part is something I cannot get on board with, sorry Netflights.

"Drinking alcohol on flights also contributes to symptoms of dehydration, so experts advise staying hydrated but also avoiding consuming alcohol altogether when flying," they added.

Maybe I just like to party - especially on vacation.

Jetlag

The next warning we should heed, is that it may contribute to jetlag - a holiday-killer if I have ever heard of one before.

They continued: "‘Rawdogging’ on a long-haul flight may be great for building your mental strength, however, passengers may feel worse after the flight due to jetlag.

"Relaxing and sleeping on a flight can allow your body to rest and recover, minimising the potential effects of jetlag."

Fatigue

With the next being 'fatigue', which I think goes hand-in-hand with jetlag to be honest.

"With long-haul flights including in-flight meals as part of your fare, passengers who are ‘rawdogging’ their flight will have to say no to the snacks and meals," the experts warned.

"This can cause fatigue and extreme tiredness if your body is skipping usual meal times. Experts recommend eating on long-haul flights so passengers feel energised when arriving at their destination."

Stress levels

But if that wasn't enough to usher potential 'raw-doggers' away from 'raw-dogging', they added how it poses the risk of increasing your stress levels - as well as the 'enjoyment' as a whole.

So next-time you go to Cancún, Miami, or even Toronto, bare the experts' words in mind before 'raw-dogging' an entire plane - there are kids onboard!