Tips for a Happy Flight:  In-flight Etiquette And Courtesy

You’re excited about your trip and after wading through a crowded airport and numerous queues you’re finally on the flight. The last thing you need is an annoying or ill-mannered co-passenger to ruin your journey. But what if you are that passenger? It may be quite unintentional and you could be completely unaware of the discomfort you’re causing your fellow passengers. Such unintended missteps can easily be avoided by following a few simple rules and just being considerate and thoughtful.

Even if you are a frequent flyer and are quite familiar with what all that air travel entails, with changing airlines policies and shrinking seating space, your in-flight etiquette may require a regular brush-up. Here’s a quick run down of basic etiquette for air passengers:

1. Board Courteously with Your Bags

SOURCE:https://pixabay.com/en/airport-travelers-persons-business-731196/

Unless you have plans to knock down fellow passengers as soon as you board the plane, avoid carrying your luggage or handbag on the sides or over your head. While you could drag a small trolley bag down the isle, there is a chance of it getting stuck or hurting someone’s foot. Once you’re in the aisle it is best to carry all bags in your hand in front of you even if they have wheels.

2. Use Overhead Bin Space Optimally

SOURCE:https://pixabay.com/en/aircraft-seat-holiday-travel-2171956/

As airlines cram more air passengers to obtain maximum mileage from every flight (quite literally), we tend to cram our belongings into the limited bin space available for baggage storage. A good way to make the most of the available space and help fellow passengers too is to store your bags in a vertical position instead of horizontal. Since space has to be shared, but only one carry bag in the bin space while the other can fit into the open space under the seat in front of you.

3. Lend a Hand

SOURCE:https://www.google.co.in/searchq=royalty+free+pictures+inside+the+airplanes&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwijq:

Not only is this polite but also ensures efficient utilisation of the limited bin space available. Proactively offer to hoist someone’s luggage up there and you take the first step towards being a courteous fellow passenger.

4. Accommodate If You Can

SOURCE:https://pixabay.com/en/passengers-airline-seats-chairs-519011/

Given the seat block or the extra charges imposed by airlines for booking preferred seats, sometimes families or large groups find it difficult to get seats together. Be considerate if a family is struggling to find seats together near you and you are a solo traveller. But don’t be hurry to swap seats while passengers are still boarding, as it will only add to the chaos. Let the plane reach cruising altitude and then move your seat if you can.

 

5. Avoid Strong Smells in Cramped Spaces

SOURCE:https://www.google.co.in/searchq=royalty+free+pictures+inside+the+airplanes&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwijq-K:

Strong aromatic food, body odour or even worse, the shoes you have been using for all your trips across the globe – foul smells don’t help in making the flight experience pleasant for anyone. Also bear in mind, foul smells may linger during the entire flight, and people certainly don’t want to take away smelly flight memories with them.

6. Recline With Caution

SOURCE:https://www.google=free+pictures+inside+the+aircraft&tbm:

Only recline your seat (with caution) if it is absolutely necessary or others too seem to be relaxing during an overnight flight. Leaning back by reclining your seat hugely compromises on the leg space available for the passenger behind you. A travel pillow is a good alternative.

7. De-Plane Calmly 

   SOURCE:https://pixabay.com/en/plane-passengers-airplane-flight-691084/

Probably the biggest test of patience after a long journey, alighting from a plane can leave a lasting impression about you, even if you have been a really courteous fellow passenger during the journey. Avoid the after-school kind of rush and help fellow travellers pull down their luggage. A quick tip to seal the deal is to thank your fellow passengers for a wonderful flight experience.

Having an enjoyable flight helps you relax in ways you cannot even imagine. And to ensure a smooth journey your air travel partner and personalized airport assistant AirWhizz is right by your side. With its live flight status based on selected flight numbers or routes communicated to passengers through push notification, AirWhizz updates the flyer with real-time flight information about web check-in or phone check-in, airport information and airlines policies, boarding pass, security check-in and the gate number based on your trip. You can also book cabs and get great deals at restaurants and retail outlets at the airport.