No one loves flying but nothing is worse than sharing a plane with someone who doesn’t know how to act on a plane!
These are the unspoken rules of flying so you aren’t that person.
Keep Your Socks On
It’s generally acceptable to remove your shoes especially on a long flight but keep you socks on.
No one wants to see your toes pacing up and down the aisle.
It’s also unhygienic, who knows what’s on those carpets!
Stay In Your Space
Keep your hands and feet in the area of your designated space.
Planes are already pretty cramped so don’t invade other people’s space.
Also don’t leave your leg stretched out in the aisle for a flight attendant to bump their cart into.
Use Headphones At All Times
While you may think you have incredible taste in music, most people won’t want to listen to your playlist.
So keep your headphones plugged in and make sure there isn’t any sound leaking from them.
Obey The Armrest Hierarchy
People who sit in the middle should get both armrests since aisle seats have easy access to the aisle and window seats get a view.
Most will agree that its a fair trade off to offer both arm rests to the person in the middle.
Only if the armrest isn’t being used by the person after a while is it acceptable to use that armrest.
Don’t Bring Any Stinky Food On The Plane
Opening a packed lunch that smells strongly of onions or garlic can be pretty annoying for those sitting next to you.
Try and avoid foods which have a strong smell.
The air on planes is recirculated so the smell may linger longer than expected.
Wait For Your Turn To Deplane
Stay in your row until it’s your turn to get off.
Don’t be pushy with people around you, they definitely won’t appreciate it.
If you are in a rush to get off, be courteous and let those around you know you are in a hurry.
They’ll be more likely to let you pass through rather than if you were to push your way through.
Recline Your Seat Slowly
You don’t want to unknowingly spill someones drink so when you recline, do it slowly.
You also don’t want to hit someone’s head if it fell forward while they were sleeping!
Were there any unspoken rules we missed? Let us know!
