Vogue Etiquette: Fran Drescher and Olympia of Greece on the Non-Negotiable Rules of Plane Travel

Drescher: I would never bring hard-boiled eggs, tuna, sardines—things like that might be a push. I think you really have to consider how smelly it is. That would be the criteria for what’s cool to bring on a flight and what to leave at home.

How much alcohol consumption is acceptable in-flight? Is it rude to get drunk on a plane?

Olympia: I mean, to each their own, but I don’t drink on planes at all. I never was interested in that, but get as drunk as you want as long as it doesn’t disrupt anyone else.

Drescher: Well, I don’t think it’s smart to drink on a plane because drinking is very dehydrating, and you’re already dehydrated, and you’re contributing to your jet lag for sure. But obviously, if you’re gonna drink, you can’t get drunk—that would be insane.

Is it acceptable to film your in-flight skincare and haircare routine (or any TikTok content) mid-cabin?

Olympia: Oh my gosh, if I could see more people doing their skincare routines on the plane, I’d love it! It’s entertaining to see people putting socks in their hair. I find it hilarious. I wouldn’t do it because I’m too shy and I just like to keep that to myself, but I’m not against it. Whatever keeps you entertained!

Drescher: Is it acceptable to be showing your followers what your routine is? I do that. Oh, filmed on the airplane? I missed that point. No, no! I hate it when people use their phones in any way that creates a disturbance and again, you are dealing with skin-care products that may have a smell. Because it’s such close quarters, you should really be respectful to the other passengers—sit in your seat, mind your business, and, you know, S.T.F.U.

Can you secretly photograph or film a celebrity seated nearby?

Olympia: No, that’s horrible. People go to fly to just switch off from the world, so having their privacy disrupted is just not nice. I wouldn’t do that.

Drescher: I wouldn’t film anybody on an airplane. I can see where people might fan out when they see somebody, but personally, as a celebrity, I appreciate it when they ask me, “Can I take a picture?” When I catch them and they didn’t have the courtesy to ask, it feels disrespectful of my space.

What about recording a fellow passenger’s bad behavior—vigilante justice or privacy violation?

Olympia: This is a whole other thing—if you’re disrupting everybody, you’ve lost your power to be like, I need my privacy. But would I post it? No. It would be like in the family group chat.