I love to travel and explore destinations. For me, travel means to board a flight and fly for at least 3 hours. Over the years, I have noticed some weird behaviors which people often repeat while traveling on an airplane. In this blog, I am sharing some of the unrewarding airplane behaviors for your reading pleasure.
No Infliction of Odors and Noises-
Show respect for others by not inflicting odors and noise on your fellow passengers. Avoid the temptation to douse yourself with perfume because you might cause a respiratory problem for someone who has allergies. If you carry food onto the plane, make sure it doesn’t have a strong aroma that might offend someone who is squeamish.
Those Drunken Dragons-
There’s nothing worse than a drunken passenger – especially for those of us who’ve had drinks spilled on us by drunken people on planes. If you are such a traveller then you deserve to lose your carry-on bags.
Space Invaders with Drooping Heads-
Here, I am not talking about any video game or movie. I am actually referring to those who tend to occupy a large space for relaxing their arms and feet. When they fall asleep their heads always droop towards you. This is something which is really irritating. Regarding what does belong to you, the customer pays for the seat and the space behind that seat, not in front of it. You can recline as you please, except during meal times.
Those Constant Kickers-
A common habit of children, constant kicks at the back of someone’s seat is very annoying. Children are innocent beings. They might not be aware of flight etiquettes but parents should be alert and make them realize of such unappreciated play habits. However, I have noticed parents taking such things casually and they even don’t apologize for their kid’s behavior. Parents should teach their kids how to sit still.
Save Your Time & Carry a Pen-
Bring a pen for customs or immigration forms if travelling abroad. The rail/airline staffs don’t have an inexhaustible supply – it also saves time if you fill in forms while still on board.
Ensure Security but Don’t Block Others Way-
Before you get to the x-ray machine, take everything out of your pockets. Put it all in your bag, or the pocket of a coat that you'll put through the machine. When your belongings come out, collect them quickly and move to a spot where you’re not blocking anyone. Then you can put your shoes and belt on.
No Abusing Act inside a Plane-
There is no reason whatsoever to abuse airline staff. They are trying to get their work done. It’s a plane, not a restaurant or a hotel. Try not to make their life too difficult with requests such as “I’ll take the chicken but will you please remove the asparagus sauce for me.” If for some reason you feel that they aren’t doing their job, report the matter to their superiors or write an email when you land. Failure to comply with the directions of the crew members can be a criminal offence.
Etiquettes to Follow While you get up from Your Seat-
Get up from your seat properly. There is no need to hold down on the seat in front of you in order to get up from your seat. This will only aggravate your fellow passenger. Pay attention to the seatbelt sign, it’s there for a reason. There is nothing more inconsiderate than passengers who get up and grab their bags from overhead lockers as soon as the wheels touch the ground. This behaviour is a) idiotic – you really aren’t going to get out any faster, and b) dangerous. I’ve seen bags of duty free whiskey drop out of the overhead bins, potentially harmful to the person sitting below. Just wait till we can all stand.
Break Your Silence after Taking a Hint from the Other Side-
Many people enjoy flying in silence so before you start running your mouth to the person in the neighboring seat, learn to take a hint. You might want to introduce yourself when you sit down to get a feel for the other person’s mood. If he or she quickly dismisses you by opening a book, be respectful and stop talking.
Have Patience before Getting Off the Plane-
Wait your turn to get off the plane. Jumping up quickly, climbing over other passengers’ laps and rushing into the aisle to get your bag first is probably not going to help you get off the plane any faster in the long run. If you’re worried about missing a connecting flight, talk to your flight attendant before you land and ask for assistance deplaning quickly. Everybody is anxious to get off the plane. Wait your turn.
Flight etiquettes are followed as a gentle reminder to all of us to think about our fellow passengers while flying in the sky. So, let’s follow these common courtesies and make flight journeys peaceful and happier for us and others.
No Infliction of Odors and Noises-
Show respect for others by not inflicting odors and noise on your fellow passengers. Avoid the temptation to douse yourself with perfume because you might cause a respiratory problem for someone who has allergies. If you carry food onto the plane, make sure it doesn’t have a strong aroma that might offend someone who is squeamish.
Those Drunken Dragons-
There’s nothing worse than a drunken passenger – especially for those of us who’ve had drinks spilled on us by drunken people on planes. If you are such a traveller then you deserve to lose your carry-on bags.
Space Invaders with Drooping Heads-
Here, I am not talking about any video game or movie. I am actually referring to those who tend to occupy a large space for relaxing their arms and feet. When they fall asleep their heads always droop towards you. This is something which is really irritating. Regarding what does belong to you, the customer pays for the seat and the space behind that seat, not in front of it. You can recline as you please, except during meal times.
Those Constant Kickers-
A common habit of children, constant kicks at the back of someone’s seat is very annoying. Children are innocent beings. They might not be aware of flight etiquettes but parents should be alert and make them realize of such unappreciated play habits. However, I have noticed parents taking such things casually and they even don’t apologize for their kid’s behavior. Parents should teach their kids how to sit still.
Save Your Time & Carry a Pen-
Bring a pen for customs or immigration forms if travelling abroad. The rail/airline staffs don’t have an inexhaustible supply – it also saves time if you fill in forms while still on board.
Ensure Security but Don’t Block Others Way-
Before you get to the x-ray machine, take everything out of your pockets. Put it all in your bag, or the pocket of a coat that you'll put through the machine. When your belongings come out, collect them quickly and move to a spot where you’re not blocking anyone. Then you can put your shoes and belt on.
No Abusing Act inside a Plane-
There is no reason whatsoever to abuse airline staff. They are trying to get their work done. It’s a plane, not a restaurant or a hotel. Try not to make their life too difficult with requests such as “I’ll take the chicken but will you please remove the asparagus sauce for me.” If for some reason you feel that they aren’t doing their job, report the matter to their superiors or write an email when you land. Failure to comply with the directions of the crew members can be a criminal offence.
Etiquettes to Follow While you get up from Your Seat-
Get up from your seat properly. There is no need to hold down on the seat in front of you in order to get up from your seat. This will only aggravate your fellow passenger. Pay attention to the seatbelt sign, it’s there for a reason. There is nothing more inconsiderate than passengers who get up and grab their bags from overhead lockers as soon as the wheels touch the ground. This behaviour is a) idiotic – you really aren’t going to get out any faster, and b) dangerous. I’ve seen bags of duty free whiskey drop out of the overhead bins, potentially harmful to the person sitting below. Just wait till we can all stand.
Break Your Silence after Taking a Hint from the Other Side-
Many people enjoy flying in silence so before you start running your mouth to the person in the neighboring seat, learn to take a hint. You might want to introduce yourself when you sit down to get a feel for the other person’s mood. If he or she quickly dismisses you by opening a book, be respectful and stop talking.
Have Patience before Getting Off the Plane-
Wait your turn to get off the plane. Jumping up quickly, climbing over other passengers’ laps and rushing into the aisle to get your bag first is probably not going to help you get off the plane any faster in the long run. If you’re worried about missing a connecting flight, talk to your flight attendant before you land and ask for assistance deplaning quickly. Everybody is anxious to get off the plane. Wait your turn.
Flight etiquettes are followed as a gentle reminder to all of us to think about our fellow passengers while flying in the sky. So, let’s follow these common courtesies and make flight journeys peaceful and happier for us and others.
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