2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44
Ahead is the season of vacations, and hence air travel. The life hacker publishes several tips on the rules of conduct that will help you not to spoil the flight for yourself and those around you.
In times of crisis, more and more airlines are saving on service. This sometimes even applies to the number of flight attendants, not to mention the quantity and quality of additional equipment, food and other amenities that have become habitual. As a result, the number of conflicts increases both among passengers and between passengers and service personnel.
We invite you to find out 13 rules of conduct on board the aircraft, which will help to avoid unnecessary quarrels and not ruin the flight.
1. Don't forget how airport security works
It is worth considering your behavior a couple of steps forward. This will avoid long searches and security problems. All metal objects must be put out of the pockets in the bag or the pockets of outerwear in advance, which will pass through the X-ray machine. This will save you time walking through the metal detector frame.
2. Arrange things so as not to disturb others
After things come out of the conveyor belt, you need to stand up so as not to interfere with others. If you have multiple bags, you should carry the smaller one with you all the time. It is convenient to put things that are usually in pockets in it. At the same time, small luggage will not cause inconvenience if you place it at your feet. Large bags and suitcases are best placed vertically next to you.
3. Be polite to the flight attendants
The rules, which are so often reminded on board, were not invented by the stewardesses, although it is their job to enforce them. They were developed by special organizations taking into account the long-term operation of air transport for the convenience and safety of passengers. There is no point in arguing about the need to fasten the seat belts or raise the back of the chair, and it can also delay the flight.
Do not forget to inquire if you can use electronic devices during takeoff and landing. Some airlines have already lifted this ban.
4. Warn the neighbors that you want to recline the back of the chair
Otherwise, you risk not only interfering with those sitting in the back. Awkward movement can ruin, for example, a neighbor's laptop or knock over his drink, suddenly leaning back without warning. This unpleasant situation can be avoided - just look back.
5. Supervise the children
Flying in itself is quite a difficult task, and when children are still noisy nearby, many start to have headaches. You cannot allow them to behave noisily, run around the cabin or otherwise interfere with other people, no matter how difficult it is to do this. Remember that the responsibility for small passengers lies with the escort.
Advice for those who are confronted with the naughty children of neighbors: do not scold the baby - talk to the parents.
The cabin of an airplane is not a place where parenting should be corrected. You were a child too, try to find a peaceful approach to them.
6. Be careful with drinking
Taking a flight for a couple of glasses of alcohol is not a bad idea, but you need to know when to stop. Otherwise, there is a chance to lose control of yourself, get involved in a conflict and receive a considerable fine. In addition, it will be unpleasant for non-drinkers to be near a neighbor who is calm, but not very good-smelling. There is no need to remind you of the need to run to the toilet every half hour.
7. Show empathy for your neighbor in the middle of the row
It is very difficult to fully stretch out on a chair in the middle of a row (even a three-seater one). Therefore, the passenger in this place should give up at least the armrests during the rest. This is an unspoken rule, and not everyone can agree with it. But those sitting in the middle do not have the opportunity to freely lean back and rest, stretching their legs. The armrests make up for this at least a little.
8. Do not forget about the rules of hygiene
Nobody will like the unpleasant smell of fellow travelers. Therefore, it is worth taking a shower before going to the airport. Or at least use a deodorant. True, you should not abuse perfumery, everything should be within reasonable limits. In addition, before the flight, you should only eat food that will not retain its "flavor" in flight.
9. Do not bother fellow travelers with conversation
Many people do not tolerate flights very well, because, despite the maximum comfort in modern airliners, flying is a serious stress. Don't push yourself. Make all conversations welcome to both participants. If the interlocutor is reluctant to make contact, you need to respect his right to peace and quiet. After all, many people are too polite to simply ignore importunity from the outside.
If you are faced with an annoying neighbor, do not be rude. You can open a book or take headphones out of your bag. This will most likely help you avoid an unpleasant conversation.
Wyson NBC recommends going even further: if the conversation lasts more than 10 minutes, invite the interlocutor to the back of the salon so as not to disturb others.
10. Get up from your seat only at a convenient time for everyone
If you need to visit the toilet, you should not do it while a stewardess with a trolley is walking through the cabin. Otherwise, you can get stuck in the aisle for a long time. Or you have to squeeze through, and not everyone succeeds.
11. Make sure that your sleep does not interfere with your neighbors
When you are in the middle or near the aisle, it is worth leaving some space for your neighbors so that they can get out without waking you up. In addition, it would be nice to get a pillow so that you do not end up sleeping on the shoulder of the person sitting next to you.
12. Don't linger in the toilet
There are always quite a lot of people who want to get into the restroom, you should not detain them. And, of course, everyone has an equal right to use a clean toilet. You should not leave uncleared garbage in public places.
13. Leave the salon quickly, but without disturbing others
Everyone wants to leave the plane as early as possible, so let those in front calmly do it. Use this time to pack your things and get ready to leave. And only then, making sure that the passage is clear, go out yourself.
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