13 etiquette rules for air travel
Travels / / December 19, 2019
In a crisis, more and more airlines to save on maintenance. This is sometimes true even in the number of flight attendants, not to mention the quality and quantity of additional equipment, food and other amenities that have become familiar. As a result, an increasing number of conflicts, both among passengers and between passengers and staff.
We offer you to learn 13 of the rules of conduct on board the aircraft, which will help to avoid unnecessary quarrels and not to spoil the flight.
1. Do not forget how the airport security
It is worth to think over their behavior a couple of steps forward. This will avoid a long search, and problems with security. All metal parts have to shell out in advance of the pockets in a bag or pockets of outerwear that will pass through the x-ray machine. Thus you will save time when passing through the metal detector.
2. Arrange things so as not to disturb others
Once things get to the conveyor belt, you need to get up so as not to disturb others. If you have multiple bags, the smaller of them is at all times carry. As it is convenient to put things that are usually found in the pockets. In this case, a small luggage will not cause any inconvenience, if you put him in the legs. Large bags and suitcases better stand upright next to him.
3. Be nice to flight attendants
Rules, which are so often reminded on board, was not invented by flight attendants, although control over their execution, and part of their job. They are developed by specific organizations, taking into account long-term operation of air transport for the convenience and safety of passengers. There is no point in arguing about the need to fasten your seat belts and lift the chair, moreover, it can delay the flight.
Do not forget to ask whether it is possible to use electronic devices during takeoff and landing. Some airlines have already removed the ban.
4. Warn your neighbors that want to recline chair
Otherwise, you risk not only to prevent the rear seat. Awkward movement can spoil, such as a laptop or a neighbor to overturn his drink, leaned sharply without warning. Such an unpleasant situation can be avoided - just look back.
5. Children should be supervised
Flight itself is quite a heavy thing, but when there are noisy children next to - many a headache. You can not allow them to behave noisily running around the cabin or still somehow interfere with other people, no matter how difficult it was to do so. Keep in mind that the responsibility for young passengers is to accompany.
Advice for those who are faced with the naughty children of neighbors: do not blame the kid - talk to the parents.
aircraft cabin is not a place where there is a correct upbringing of children. You, too, were a child, try to find them a peaceful approach.
6. Be careful with drinks
Pass the flight for a couple of glasses of alcohol - not a bad idea, but you need to know when to stop. Otherwise there is a chance of losing control, to get involved in the conflict and to obtain a considerable fine. In addition, non-drinker will be unpleasant to be around even quiet, but not very good-smelling neighbor. About the need to run to the toilet every half an hour and it is not necessary to remind.
7. Show compassion to the neighbor in the middle of the series
Fully stretch out on the couch in the middle of the series (even Triple) very difficult. Therefore, the passenger in this place is to give up at least the armrests during the holidays. It is an unwritten rule, and not everyone may agree with him. But sitting in the middle is not possible to freely sit and relax, legs outstretched. The armrests are at least slightly compensate.
8. Do not forget about hygiene
Unpleasant smell travel companions do not like anyone. Therefore, before traveling to the airport should go in the shower. Or at least use a deodorant. However, do not abuse perfumes, everything should be in moderation. In addition, before the flight should only eat food that does not keep its "flavor" in flight.
9. Do not bother conversation companions
Many people are not too well tolerated flightsBecause, despite the maximum comfort in modern airplanes, the flight - a serious stress. You should not be imposed. Let all of the conversations will be desirable for both parties. If the interviewee goes reluctantly to the contact, you have to respect his right to silence and rest. After all, many people are too polite to just ignore the molestation of a foreign hand.
If you are experiencing annoying neighbor - do not be rude. You can open the book, or to get out of the bag headphones. Most likely, this will help avoid unpleasant conversation.
Resource Wyson NBC recommends to go even further: if the conversation is delayed more than 10 minutes, invite the interlocutor in the interior end, so as not to disturb others.
10. Get up from their seats just a convenient time for everyone
If you need to visit the toilet, you should not do this at a time when the cabin passes stewardess with trolley. Otherwise, you can get stuck in the aisle for a long time. Or will have to squeeze through, and it turns out not at all.
11. Make sure that your sleep is not disturbed neighbors
Being on the ground or in the middle of the aisle, it is necessary to leave some space to neighbors so that they can get out without waking you. In addition, it would be nice to get a pillow, so as not to be sleeping on the shoulder of the next sitting.
12. Do not linger in the toilet
Wanting to get to the bathroom always quite a lot, it is not necessary to detain them. And, of course, all an equal right to enjoy a clean toilet. It is not necessary to reserve the uncollected garbage in public places.
13. Exit the cabin quickly, but without disturbing others
Everyone wants to leave the plane as soon as possible, so let the front sitting quietly do it. Use this time to pack up and prepare to leave. And then, making sure the channel is clear, go out yourself.