{"id":45842,"date":"2019-08-23T13:12:11","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T12:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/?p=45842"},"modified":"2021-02-12T14:00:45","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T14:00:45","slug":"the-complete-guide-to-airplane-etiquette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/experts-advice\/the-complete-guide-to-airplane-etiquette.htm","title":{"rendered":"THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO AIRPLANE ETIQUETTES"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a02e0a49b2c3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/experts-advice\/the-complete-guide-to-airplane-etiquette.htm\/#the_utterly_unacceptable\" >THE UTTERLY UNACCEPTABLE:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/experts-advice\/the-complete-guide-to-airplane-etiquette.htm\/#carrying_giant_overhead_bags\" >Carrying giant overhead bags:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/experts-advice\/the-complete-guide-to-airplane-etiquette.htm\/#removing_shoes\" >Removing shoes:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/experts-advice\/the-complete-guide-to-airplane-etiquette.htm\/#self-grooming\" >Self-grooming:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/experts-advice\/the-complete-guide-to-airplane-etiquette.htm\/#smelly_food\" >Smelly food:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/experts-advice\/the-complete-guide-to-airplane-etiquette.htm\/#leaning_on_others\" >Leaning on others:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/experts-advice\/the-complete-guide-to-airplane-etiquette.htm\/#eavesdropping\" >Eavesdropping:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/experts-advice\/the-complete-guide-to-airplane-etiquette.htm\/#getting_drunk\" >Getting drunk:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/experts-advice\/the-complete-guide-to-airplane-etiquette.htm\/#being_obnoxiously_loud\" >Being obnoxiously loud:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/experts-advice\/the-complete-guide-to-airplane-etiquette.htm\/#making_a_fuss\" >Making a fuss:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/experts-advice\/the-complete-guide-to-airplane-etiquette.htm\/#loitering_in_the_aisle\" >Loitering in the Aisle:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/experts-advice\/the-complete-guide-to-airplane-etiquette.htm\/#reclining_your_seat\" >Reclining your seat:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/experts-advice\/the-complete-guide-to-airplane-etiquette.htm\/#lavatory_queues\" >Lavatory Queues: &nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/experts-advice\/the-complete-guide-to-airplane-etiquette.htm\/#_the_courteous_way\" >&nbsp;The Courteous Way:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/experts-advice\/the-complete-guide-to-airplane-etiquette.htm\/#_general_rules_everyone_should_follow\" >&nbsp;GENERAL RULES EVERYONE SHOULD FOLLOW:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Travelling by air can be bliss for covering long distances, but the experience of the flight itself can be frustrating if pestered by nuisance passengers. Most people have adapted to follow an accepted decorum; which enables a peaceful and cordial trip for everyone. We will enlighten you with all the dos and don\u2019ts of air travel; to avoid those pesky social Faux pas\u2019 that haunt you forever after. &nbsp;You may or may not know about these; dodging them will surely make you a model passenger.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_utterly_unacceptable\"><\/span><strong>THE UTTERLY UNACCEPTABLE:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some things are just not okay when travelling by air, no exceptions. Of course, sometimes the situation becomes unavoidable; although, try to keep aloof activity to a minimum. Some things often disregarded while travelling in a plane include:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"carrying_giant_overhead_bags\"><\/span><strong>Carrying giant overhead bags: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We all know overhead bin space is limited and therefore must be shared.&nbsp; Be careful to take actual airline-approved bag sizes and place them vertically to make room for someone else\u2019s luggage. Also, if you\u2019re in the middle or window seat, try not to get up too many times to take something out; it will only annoy your seat-mate! On the other hand, if you\u2019re in the Aisle seat and someone has to get up; be polite and step out to give the person room to move.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"removing_shoes\"><\/span><strong>Removing shoes:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is a big \u201cNO\u201d when it comes to travelling on a plane full of people. With airline seats usually cramped so close together, you can even smell the perfume of the person sitting behind you. Maintain good hygiene and keep your shoes on; if it\u2019s a very long flight, then keep your feet tucked in the small space beneath your seat, and carry an extra pair of socks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"self-grooming\"><\/span><strong>Self-grooming:&nbsp; <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ladies and Gentlemen; don\u2019t treat the plane as a personal spa, please! Avoid hair-care, nail-care, spritz and sprays, and oral care directly in your seats. Use the lavatory for primping, so you don\u2019t bother or gross- out other people. It is, however, perfectly acceptable to put on lotion or a little lipstick while seated.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"smelly_food\"><\/span><strong>Smelly food:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t carry heated or funky food, as the odour spreads through the aisle, whether you realise it or not. If you must bring a snack; the best options include plain sandwiches, chocolates, crackers, nuts, and bread. Try to avoid pungent eatables!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"leaning_on_others\"><\/span><strong>Leaning on others: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is sometimes unavoidable to sleep on a plane, especially on a long flight. &nbsp;Be careful in positioning yourself, so you\u2019re not leaning in on the stranger next to you while snoozing. It helps to carry a travel pillow if your body needs a nap from time to time. You must also try and keep the snoring to a minimum unless you want the whole plane to erupt in annoyance!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"eavesdropping\"><\/span><strong>Eavesdropping: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is a bad habit, no matter where you are! Listening in on someone\u2019s conversation and then piping in suggestions about their personal affairs; it\u2019s just bad manners.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"getting_drunk\"><\/span><strong>Getting drunk: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Alcohol consumption should be limited on a plane as much as possible; otherwise, you could create an unsavory scene.&nbsp; Your nonchalance might result in an episode no one is likely to forget!<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"being_obnoxiously_loud\"><\/span><strong>Being obnoxiously loud:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Put on a pair of headphones for videos and entertainment, and to save your neighbour from the excessive noise. Avoid taking long calls too. Some people prefer a quiet flight, so keep noise to a minimum. The same goes if you\u2019re flying with kids.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"making_a_fuss\"><\/span><strong>Making a fuss: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Try to be pleasant and avoid arguments with other people and staff. Creating a whole issue because not everything went your way entirely, causes misery to everyone in the immediate surroundings. The flight attendants have enough problems to deal with already; added temper tantrums only makes their job more difficult! The only ruckus allowed on a plane is of young babies; let\u2019s face it, their parents too, have a lot on their plate. So always be polite, particularly to parents travelling with young ones. Although, if they have unbearably rude children, who kick the back of your seat after every 5 minutes; it\u2019s okay to tell their parents to keep them in check.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"loitering_in_the_aisle\"><\/span><strong>Loitering in the Aisle: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>The aisle is that sacred space that must be kept empty at all times. Even if you have long legs, don\u2019t hang them out; someone may trip over them. If you\u2019re in it for the long-haul, traipsing down the aisle to de-cramp yourself will only peeve the flight attendants and persons trying to reach the loo.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"reclining_your_seat\"><\/span><strong>Reclining your seat<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>In a cramped economy class setting, there is absolutely no room to recline to ease yourself. It is the most common trigger that leads to angered people on a flight. At least give the person behind you a heads-up, and if reclining out of sheer necessity; keep it to a few inches. People working in the air often get seat-slammed when someone suddenly leans on the laptop in front of them; Not polite!<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"lavatory_queues\"><\/span><strong>Lavatory Queues: &nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you have a small bladder, book the aisle seat to save your fellow passengers the trouble of getting up after every 15 minutes to give you space. Keeping the lavatory clean is also every passenger\u2019s responsibility. Clean up after your done; all your makeup, toothbrushes and accessories should be with you. Bear in mind that others need the same private time as you do; so don\u2019t take forever, particularly on a flight with children on board.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_the_courteous_way\"><\/span><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>The Courteous Way: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>There are a few tips to ease the travels of your companions, that can help you achieve the status of the perfect passenger (No, it\u2019s not a myth!).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Share your shade on the window seat if someone wants to look at the view below. Also, keep it down if someone is asleep.<\/li>\n<li>Swap seats with a family, if the one beside you is free.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t be chatty if someone\u2019s not in the mood.<\/li>\n<li>Try not to spill your drink on the passenger next to you; sometimes it may be unavoidable!<\/li>\n<li>If a person\u2019s having trouble with their bag, offer help.<\/li>\n<li>Be cautious if something you possess causes allergies to the person sitting next to you; put it away.<\/li>\n<li>Teach your kids to be polite while travelling; keep them busy with some activity, so they don\u2019t throw a fit when they\u2019re restless.<\/li>\n<li>Manage your personal space; don\u2019t scatter your items onto the other person\u2019s spot.<\/li>\n<li>Wait your turn to get off the plane; don\u2019t overcrowd the aisle, or push others to go first.<\/li>\n<li>Book your seats beforehand; if you want a particular one, or when accompanied by family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_general_rules_everyone_should_follow\"><\/span><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>GENERAL RULES EVERYONE SHOULD FOLLOW<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45847 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/general-rules-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Airplane manners\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/general-rules-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/general-rules-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/general-rules-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/general-rules.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No electronic gadgets allowed during take-off or landing times.<\/li>\n<li>Armrests belong to the middle-seat, as it is crammed and has no other advantage.<\/li>\n<li>Fastening seat-belts when the light flashes on<\/li>\n<li>Taking your designated seat, as some people pay extra for a specific one.<\/li>\n<li>Your belongings are your responsibility.<\/li>\n<li>Call the flight attendant when in doubt; they are meant to sort any problems that may arise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Being a cordial flight companion can have many benefits; you might incidentally strike up a pleasant conversation and make a friend. 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