8 Ways Flight Passengers Violate Airplane Etiquette

You board a metal cylinder and allow yourself to be hurtled through the air at speeds of hundreds of miles an hour. It’s terrifying to think how trusting we are that the airplane, the pilot, and the weather conditions will get us there safely.

I’m not trying to scare you. I do know that sometimes the quirks of fellow travelers can freak out even the sanest person. Are you any of these people when it comes to airplane etiquette? I certainly hope not. Whether you find airplane etiquitte humorous or relatable may answer the question for you.

You aren’t saving a seat for a travel companion. You’re just too lazy to bend down to get whatever you need. It’s a seat, not a kindergarten cubby.

Sure, I’m in Group 6 and row 42, but I want to make sure I can body block my way to be the first on when they call my section.

I decided I can afford to travel, but I’m certainly not paying those baggage fees. So I take up all the space allotted for our row in the bins, screw you!

I’m very important, and I want you all to know just how important that I am. Let me conduct this business so everyone else is invited to the meeting I’m obviously missing.

You upgraded, and the flight attendant has the basket of “high end” snacks. Let me take two or three knowing there are at least a dozen people behind me that haven't gotten one yet.

That Indian food I picked up on the way to the airport has fermented perfectly in my carry-on. It’s time to unleash the odors from its styrofoam tomb onto my fellow travelers who have no access to fresh air.

I paid for this seat, and I can treat it like I’m in my own living room. I may or may not have socks on too. If I wore my flip flops on board, just assume I gave up caring long ago.

Im 25 rows from the exit door, but I need to get up and stretch. I might even climb over you to get in the aisle. I’ve got a connecting flight, so please get out of my way.

Be considerate! Use airplane etiquette because it’s a shared space!