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11 Annoying Things People Do On Planes

As much as I love traveling, the flight itself isn’t my favorite part. Some people are annoying enough to make me forget my fear of flying. Welcome to the flight from hell and meet 11 of the most annoying passengers:

1. The late one

He’s the one whose name is always being called at the gate so he won’t miss his flight. Try to remember the look on everyone’s face as he boards the plane and delays the flight.

2. The seat stealer

It’s simple: if you’re not happy with your seat number, take it up with the airline crew instead of just taking someone else’s seat. Or just pay for an upgrade.

3. The talker (and stalker)

Please don’t talk on your phone before take-off, and certainly do not talk to me at all. If I’m typing on my computer, reading a book, or I have my headphones on, the message I’m clearly trying to send is “do not disturb”. Especially if you’re trying to hit on me and get flirty.

4. The scared one

He’s the one who’s going to be crying and clinging to me during turbulence and through the whole flight. He will even ask to see the captain in the cockpit to “check” on all the buttons.

5. The selfish seat recliner

Would you please have just a little consideration for the passenger sitting behind you and think twice before pushing your seat all the way back? I don’t want you or my meal to end up on my lap.

6. The loud one

Either turn the sound off or use your earphones. No one wants to hear your movie or your music.

7. The one who snores

You make noise while you’re sleeping too?! If you are aware that you’re not fit to sleep in public, please spare us all the snoring, drooling, and slumping and get your coffee fix. Or invest in some nasal strips, please!

8. The one who gets up all the time

Okay, everyone understands the need to go to the bathroom, but if you have a weak bladder, or you want to constantly get up to take stuff from the lockers, stretch your legs or move because you’re just bored, avoid bothering everyone else and pick an aisle seat!

9. The plain rude one

Being impolite to the cabin crew? Turning on the light during a night flight when people are sleeping? Pushing and shoving everyone to be the first to rush off the plane? Taking off their shoes and putting their feet anywhere but on the floor? All déjà vu.

10. The desperate parent

Okay so we can’t ban children from planes, but what is it with parents who do nothing to calm their crying baby or stop their over-excited kid from kicking the seat in front of them?

11. The one who applauds during landing

Saving the best for last, especially if you’re on a flight arriving to Beirut.

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