What’s behind TikTok’s obsession with the “airport tray aesthetic”? This trend has taken social media by storm, with over 16M posts showcasing aesthetically pleasing and nicely arranged items on airport trays on TikTok alone. Sometimes known as the “TSA tray aesthetic” in the U.S., the trend features a range of styles—from minimalist setups to sticker-covered laptops and vibrant accessories. As always with new trends, some users are frustrated by young people who are hopping on the trend and taking too long arranging their trays, causing delays in TSA lines. But this is really an extension of the Millennial flat lay photo aesthetic—the one that took beauty drawers and table lays by storm in the 2010s. (SCREENSHOT Media)
