In order for everyone to have a calm and enjoyable flight, I previously blogged on appropriate aircraft etiquette. Here are some suggestions for things travelers should refrain from doing when riding an airplane. This is done out of respect for the other passengers on board as well as for your convenience, safety, and security.
Always remember that when riding an airplane, there are other people on board too. So please be wary about these things not to do when riding an airplane.
Avoid reclining your seat during meal or snack service
Even though you might not be hungry, the person seated behind you might be eager to eat. When eating inflight on international flights where full meals are served and also when receiving snacks or beverages on domestic flights, do not recline your seat. If you do, the person behind you won’t have much room to eat their meal or a snack. Or perhaps his drinks will spill all over him or her. Except of course if you’re in business class and up.
Never recline your seat during takeoff or landing.
This is against an airline’s safety protocol. The FAA states that reclining at the start and end of a flight is forbidden. That’s because those are the riskiest moments of a flight, and getting out should be as simple as possible.
Avoid using the restroom as much as possible at the last minute.
If you don’t want to stand in a long line, don’t wait for the announcement that the plane has begun its initial descent. Even if you don’t mind waiting in long lines, there’s another reason to avoid using the restroom at the end of the flight. If you like clean bathrooms, don’t wait until the end of the flight to use the lavatory.
When the plane lands, don’t get up right away.
There is a reason why the sign that reads “fasten your seat belt” stays lit even after you touch down on the runway. When the plane touches down, do not get up right away. Given that the aircraft is still in motion, it can be hazardous. Therefore, if you wish to prevent getting hurt while flying, just abide by the safety regulations and wait until your diligent flight crew signals that it is okay for you to stand.
Do not put your feet on top of the armrests.
This is customary decency. Avoid placing your feet up other passengers’ armrests out of consideration for their personal space. Not only may it irritate the person in front of you, but they are designed for arms, not feet.
Control the tone of your voice when making phone calls.
When making phone conversations while on board, it is only polite to keep your voice down, even if the doors are still open. Be considerate when using your phone. Everyone on the plane doesn’t need to hear that important last-minute business call. Use a text or email instead whenever it is possible. When the flight attendants tell you to put your phone on airplane mode, you must do so immediately.
Don’t allow your kids to freely play inside the cabin.
It’s time for parents to learn how to manage their children on airplanes, in my opinion. Out of respect for other passengers who wish to sleep, don’t let children play and yell. Sometimes they may strike the seat in front of you, upsetting a traveler who could be trying to sleep after a long day. A little thought won’t harm. Additionally, there is a phenomenon known as clear air turbulence, in which the plane may rapidly lose height, injuring anyone who is unsecured.
So I hope we can follow these simple “don’ts” when flying. They’re for our safety and for the peace of the flight.
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