Bad Behaviours To Avoid When Flying

It is tough to travel during the festive season. Stress tends to bring out the worst in otherwise nice and sensible individuals. However, many nice individuals are just unaware of proper airline etiquette. It’s fairly normal: if no one has warned them or if they don’t travel frequently, some may not be evident. However, these behaviours continue to be highly obnoxious and uncomfortable for the rest of the passengers on the plane. c

Place yourself in the proper seat:

Even if you don’t fly frequently, there are no excuses: you have a seat, so make an effort to sit in your correct seat. Changing seats is inconvenient, but it also delays take-off.

Don’t recline your backrest too much:

We understand. Because airline seats aren’t exactly comfortable, it’s tempting to recline all the way so your back doesn’t spasm by the time you land. Don’t do it. This not only intrudes on the (already limited) space of the person behind you. Instead, look behind you before lowering your seat, or avoid it entirely.

Keep activities to a minimum:

We’re all uncomfortable. If you are antsy, try walking about the cabin instead of Jazzercizing in your seat. You may not know it, but your continual shifts are causing havoc in the life of the person behind you. Their entertainment screen is trembling, their knees are constantly being bumped, and their tray table appears to be in the midst of a big earthquake. And if they’re attempting to sleep, the movement turns into a horrific type of suffering. It’s good for your health to get up and move about during a flight, so do a few laps.

Be aware of your bubble:

You just paid for one seat, not all of it. So, when travelling, be mindful of what space is yours and what space is the space of your fellow passengers. Don’t fill the full overhead bin with your items. Give some space for fellow passengers as well, and whatever you do, don’t be the man who falls asleep over your neighbour’s shoulder.

When deplaning, wait your turn:

This, in my opinion, is by far the worst behaviour. Everyone wants to get out as soon as possible. Your time is not more valuable than mine, nor is it more valuable than anyone else’s time on the plane. If you believe differently, get a first-class ticket; you’ll be the first out, and you’ll earn it. Wait your turn till then. It’s a straightforward procedure: one row at a time, one person after another. You should never pass in front of someone in the row in front of you unless they are unwilling to get up and choose to wait until the end.