Travelling can be extremely tiring.

After getting to the airport, checking in, going through security and finally boarding the plane, most people are ready to get some shut-eye. But a cabin crew member revealed why you shouldn’t sleep until you’re in the air.

Ale – AKA Wonderfully Ale on YouTube – has been a flight attendant for a decade. And in a recent video, she revealed why it’s important to stop yourself from nodding off.

She said: “Let’s talk about things you shouldn’t do on an airplane coming from a flight attendant. The first tip is to try not to fall asleep before take off.

“I know travelling can be exhausting and sometimes you just wanna get on an airplane and go straight to sleep.

“So not only is it not good for your ears to fall asleep before take-off, but you also want to remember that taxiing is one of the most crucial phases of flight.

“You wanna make sure that you are completely aware and completely awake in case of an emergency or in case you have to evacuate.”

Solid advice, we think. And people agree – as the clip has garnered more than 19,000 likes and plenty of positive comments in the weeks since it was uploaded.

One concurred: “Most airplane emergencies happen at take off and landing, so it’s crucial to be awake and alert at those times.”

Another warned: “I fell asleep on the plane before we even left the gate, let me tell you that I had the WORST ear pain I’ve ever felt and it lasted for like a week. The second plane that I had to get on right after that (layover flight) it got WORSE waaaay worse. Take her advice!”

And a third added: “Beyond the reasons you said, it also sucks to fall asleep before takeoff because then you’ll likely be woken up four times by the announcements and seatbelt on/off noises and such. Better sleep (and safer, as she said) if you can wait.”