Follow these travel etiquette tips to ensure you're a pleasant
seat mate, and hopefully those seated next to you will do the same.
Air travel can be stressful even when everything goes right. But sometimes, it's not
delayed flights that can be most annoying; sharing the tight quarters of
airplane seating
with a stranger can be unpleasant, especially when your seat mate has
no regard for those around them. Follow these travel etiquette tips to
ensure you're a pleasant seat mate, and hopefully those seated next to
you will do the same:
- Boarding
Airlines board passengers according to their seat or zone. There's a
reason airlines assign boarding orders; it helps with the flow of people
and helps with maintaining an orderly boarding process. Additionally,
those boarding first may have paid for the privilege so it's only fair
to honor it.
- Store Items
There is limited space in overhead compartments, and that space is
supposed to be reserved for items that don't fit underneath the seat in
front of you. If you have a small carry-on or purse, do your fellow
flight mates a favor and store it under the seat. This way you'll leave
more space available to those who need the overhead bin and you'll have
the benefit of being able to retrieve it during times when seatbelts
must remain fastened and you must remain seated.
- Before You Recline
One of the most heated debates of air travel is whether or not you
should recline your seat when someone is behind you. While you have the
right to do so, it can invade the space of the person behind you and
make that person's trip miserable. If you do want to recline whether for
sleep or comfort – just give your seat mate behind you a head's up. Let
them know you are going to recline so they have time to move any items
if needed, like a cup of water that could spill or a laptop that could
get hit.
- Volume
Be aware of the volume on your electronic devices. Even when you've got
your headphones plugged in, if the volume is loud your seat mates may be
able to hear it.
- Scent Free
You never know who will end up seated next to you, and they may not have
a tolerance for strong perfumes or lotions. For some, strong scents can
bring on headaches or migraines. Bring unscented lotions for the plane
or hold off until you've disembarked to use your scented products.
- Disembarking
When the plane finally lands and taxis to your gate, it can be tempting
to grab your things and rush off the plane to get to your destination.
If everyone did this, it would be extremely chaotic trying to disembark.
Allow those people in rows in front of you to leave first; it's the
courteous thing to do and it allows everyone to exit in an orderly
fashion.
- Moving Sidewalks
Many airports have them; they can provide a much needed reprieve for
tired feet or speed up your stride if you're in a rush. Almost all
moving sidewalks display the sign (or something similar) "walk on the
left, stand on the right". For travelers trying to whiz by and catch
their next flight it can be frustrating to find someone standing in the
center with their luggage by their side, seemingly oblivious they are
holding up traffic. Follow the guidelines of the walking sidewalk, or at
the very least be aware of your surroundings if someone needs to get
by.
- Purchase Travel Insurance
Sometimes it's not just a bad seat mate that throws a wrench in your
travel. For the unexpected travel mishaps that can occur, be sure to
pack a travel insurance plan from Travel Guard. A travel insurance plan
with 24/7 assistance may help to take some of that stress off your mind
so that you can concentrate on enjoying your vacation. Regal Travel's Travel Guard's 'round the clock assistance
can go to work on your behalf re-booking flights and hotels, finding
lost luggage and more. Plus a travel insurance plan can cover you for
things like travel delays due to inclement weather, trip
cancellation/interruption and medical expenses so that you may book your
vacation with confidence.
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