airplane etiquette

There are plenty of things passengers do on planes that annoy everyone around them. Reclining too quickly. Taking over both armrests. Standing up the second the plane reaches the gate. …

For whatever reason — whether it’s impatience, entitlement or simply bad airplane etiquette — some passengers put their carry-on bags in overhead bins near the front of the plane before …

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. …