Huge ‘plane faux pas’ that passengers ALWAYS make – and it’s bad news if you like the window seat
HUGE plane “faux pas” which wind up fellow airline passengers have been revealed.
Flying can be tedious at the best of times, so frequent travellers may want to avoid the annoying behaviours – which may lead to less than ideal relations with your seat neighbour.
Among the tedious tendencies, listed by travel website Thrillist, is ‘keeping the window shade up when it’s lights out’.
The publication’s editor in chief, Lindsay Schrupp, slammed selfish window seat passengers, writing: “Read the room, buddy.
“We are all on this 7pm plane pretending it’s nighttime together. The lights are dimmed, the blankets are out.”
Among the other aeroplane faux pas listed were striking up a conversation with your seatmate, keeping the armrest up, and not helping someone with the overhead bin.
Bailing on your significant other to sit ‘wherever you like’ was ranked as the most unforgivable faux pas.
It comes after a flight attendant revealed which passengers are hated by airline staff.
The cabin crew worker said: “Arguably the worst are the couples getting overly-excited on their way to their summer holidays.
“The summer months are always much worse for this, with young couples heading off to their romantic sunny getaways.
“They get on the plane, have a few drinks and get a little amorous, and it really makes the people around them feel uncomfortable.”
Also listed among the worst passengers to deal with were drunks people who “make the most of the booze onboard”.
The flight attendant said: “We have a lot to think about on our flights as it is, without looking after people who have drunk themselves into a stupor.
“My advice for passengers is to enjoy the included booze, in moderation.
“If there’s an emergency and you’re hammered, you’re going to be no use to anybody, least of all yourself. So it’s best to stay alert.”
Vaping on board was also said to be a pain to deal with.
“The big plume of fruity smoke is always a bit of a giveaway,” the cabin crew member said.
“But it can also cause panic in the rest of the cabin as well – imagine seeing a big smokey cloud in a plane?
“It’s definitely not something you’re expecting, so will definitely leave people feeling a little frightened.”
Listening to music without headphones was also said to wind up flight attendants.