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| Passengers' Ranking: The 15 Most Annoying Plane Etiquette Violations – From Seat Reclining to Hair Draping. What's Your Biggest Air Travel Pet Peeve? |
A recent survey conducted among 2,000 UK travelers has unveiled the most common irritants encountered during air travel. Topping the list is excessive in-flight drinking, with 48% of respondents ranking it as their number one grievance.
In the second spot, we find queue-cutting (43%), closely followed by the act of reclining seats during meal service (43%) and seat reclining at any point during the flight (40%). The comprehensive list, compiled via a OnePoll study commissioned by Skyscanner, also includes other bothersome behaviors such as using electronic gadgets without headphones (35%), standing immediately upon landing (33%), and leaving bags on empty seats for personal comfort (31%).
Rounding out the top ten are double-armrest occupation (31%), letting hair drape over the seatback (28%), and occupying multiple seats in the departure lounge (28%). Other noteworthy frustrations include failing to separate liquids before security (27%) and the audacious act of removing shoes or socks on the plane (22%).
Travelers also expressed their annoyance with passengers who queue at the gate well before boarding, those who applaud upon landing, and those who crowd around the baggage carousel.
In terms of proper air travel etiquette, a substantial 74% of respondents believe it's courteous to inquire with the person behind before reclining their seat. Furthermore, a resounding 81% support a rule prohibiting seat reclining during meal and beverage service. A significant majority (69%) wishes for a more organized disembarkation process, with passengers exiting row by row, starting from the doors closest to them to prevent a rush to the exits.
As part of the survey, participants were asked if they were guilty of any of these irritating behaviors themselves. Surprisingly, 12% admitted to their own travel faux pas. Among these confessions, 25% confessed to removing shoes and socks during the flight, 19% admitted to causing delays at security checkpoints due to forgotten items, and 17% owned up to standing immediately after landing in a bid to deplane quickly.
Generational divides were apparent, with 22% of Gen Z, 18% of millennials, 12% of Gen X, and 7% of Baby Boomers admitting to unwanted plane behavior.
Revised List of Top 15 Travel Faux Pas :
1. Drinking Excessively on Flights - 48%
2. Queue-Cutting - 43%
3. Reclining Seats During Meal Service - 43%
4. Reclining Seats at Any Time - 40%
5. Using Gadgets Without Headphones - 35%
6. Standing Up Upon Landing - 33%
7. Leaving Bags on Seats in the Departure Lounge - 31%
8. Occupying Both Armrests - 31%
9. Draping Hair Over Seatbacks - 28%
10. Taking Up Multiple Seats in Departure Lounge - 28%
11. Not Separating Liquids Before Security - 27%
12. Causing Queue Delays by Not Having Passport or Boarding Pass Ready - 24%
13. Removing Shoes or Socks on the Plane - 22%
14. Blocking Escalators/Travelators - 22%
15. Over-Packing and Holding Up Security Lines - 21%
Closing Tips :
To enhance your travel experience and avoid common pitfalls, Laura Lindsay, a travel trends expert, offers the following advice:
- Optimize Toiletries Collection: Save space and weight in your checked bag by picking up full-size toiletries after security. Consider using airport pharmacies like Boots, offering "click & collect" services at selected UK airports, allowing you to plan ahead and avoid pricey in-airport shopping sprees.
- Streamline Passport and Boarding Pass Access: Certain countries offer programs like Global Entry (US) and DigiYatra (India) for expedited border control processes. Pre-approval and clearance can significantly reduce your time spent at immigration counters, and you'll often find shorter queues for program participants.
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