When’s the last time you lost your cool at the airport?
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Even the most zenned-out travelers have been known to slip into a blind rage at their gate. From delays to loud passengers to surcharges, there are dozens of factors that get in the way of easy air travel. In fact, those uncontrollable circumstances are one reason things like plane etiquette are even more important.
While travelers are at the mercy of airports and airlines, we should be able to rely on each other to toe the line. At least, in theory.
For every angelic traveler, there seems to be another who sprang straight from the recesses of hell—and they always seem to know how to push our buttons. But which in-flight habits cause the most distress amongst travelers? Let’s explore.
HotelTonight surveys hundreds to figure out which airport habits are the biggest no-nos
This study comes from HotelTonight, a booking platform that lets you snag last-minute room rates for discounted prices. The company surveyed hundreds of registered users to glean what types of airport habits anger passengers the most.
These are the unwritten rules that are likely to anger your fellow travelers:
- 40% of respondents said they hated an armrest-hogger
- 39% of respondents dislike impatient passengers who stand up right when a flight lands
- 27% of respondents can’t stand noisy conversations on flights
- 25% of respondents get angry when they see others join an earlier boarding group
- 20% of respondents are bothered when passengers ask to switch seats with them
If you’re interested in learning more about HotelTonight, check out my quick-and-easy guide on how to use the platform to nail your next last-minute getaway.
