airplane etiquette

Keeping your carry-on far from your seat can create more problems than just a difficult exit from the plane. We’ve all seen people do it. They have a seat far …

From petty revenge to things you’d rather not know, flight attendants shared some surprising truths. Nearly every profession has its share of people who are, shall we say, not angels. …

When one traveler took more than his share of space, another passenger responded—and the internet had opinions. Travel friends, I have to be honest—a part of me loves a good …

Good intentions don’t always translate to good behavior—especially on a plane. Call me a Pollyanna, but I’ve always held the belief that most adults, deep down inside, are decent people. …

That pre-flight announcement isn’t arbitrary. Here’s why seat backs must be upright for takeoff and landing. You’ve boarded your plane and gotten yourself settled. Your carry-on bag is in the …

The problems involved with families not sitting together have been going on for as long as airlines have required people to pay to choose their seats. Either people don’t realize …

A joke policy struck a nerve—and revealed something surprising about airline rules. For a few hours, airline passengers thought one carrier had finally done it—they’d banned bare feet on planes. …

Airplane etiquette isn’t complicated. Don’t take up more space than you need, don’t be obnoxiously loud—and maybe don’t ruin an entire cabin’s flight experience. Unfortunately, not everyone got that memo. …

Most people, when on a plane, tend to err on the side of “doing the right thing.” They use their inside voice, they try to keep to themselves, they don’t …

When you’re on a plane, who you get as a seatmate can really be Russian Roulette. I mean, you could get the greatest person in the world; polite, quiet, minds …