8 Airport Mistakes to Avoid At All Costs (NEVER do this before boarding!)

[@PortableProfessional]

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[@Euragone68]

@PortableProfessional If I struggle to pick up your bag, it's not going to get treated very well..take only what you need!

[@robertkarr9792]

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[@thedavidguy01]

My pet peeve is people who stand in the aisle and fiddle with their overhead bag or try to get something out of their bag while people are still trying to board instead of waiting until the aisle is clear. There are always at least a few people who are completely oblivious to everyone else.

[@ELSapp]

^THIS!!!

[@well-blazeredman6187]

Miine too. The correct drill: (1) Go to correct row. (2) In one easy movement, swing luggage straight into the overhead bin. (3) Sit down, within 3 seconds of (1). (4) Don't even think about standing up again until the top of the climb. Harsh? An F1 team can do a full tyre-change inside..... 3 seconds.

[@boxsterman77]

Narcissists. I despise them.

[@prowland8471]

my biggest pet peeve are people like you who think they need to complain about things instead of just being patient. This is why you shouldn't be allowed to fly.

[@nickibanks5185]

People oblivious to everyone else are an ever increasing population of people these days. Narcissistic/god complex Interesting that the Bible also mentions these types in increasing numbers during the last days. So on long flights those sorts and small children like my own back in the day who didn't want to sit even for five minutes but insist on endless trips up the isles 😒 continuous meet & greets with other passangers with me in tow making sure they didn't over stay their welcome. Longest 7 hrs of my life😩

[@daphneleah4210]

I fly often enough to where I know most of the rules. It would be lovely to see other frequent travelers show patience for those that don’t know what they’re doing or are slow. We don’t know what another person is going through or what their invisible disabilities are. Patience and kindness are important in travel.

[@thedavidguy01]

Good point. I’m guilty of this because I assume everyone knows the rules. I’ve flown so many times that it all seems obvious, but if you haven’t flown before or not for a long time it’s probably very confusing.

[@daphneleah4210]

@@thedavidguy01Thank you.😍

[@thedavidguy01]

@ You’re very welcome.

[@PaulaZF]

@@daphneleah4210 a please, a thank you and a smile will take you far. From a song by Yasye Barnwell of Sweet Honey in the Rock.

[@ArleneKing1372]

Thank you for mentioning invisible disabilities! I have a colostomy , but don’t consider myself “handicapped”. BUT, there are times that using a handicap washroom with more room to move around in is quite handy! I had one woman constantly bang her walker against the stall door, as according to her ONLY handicapped people should use it. (We were on a bus trip so once we stopped for a break, about 15 women went directly to the toilets. Using her logic, that one stall would remain unused until a real handicapped person came along, and would basically “jump the line” to use that H toilette. When I came out of the stall I was MAD. I KNOW MY EYES WERE FLASHING but I probably looked demented. From that point on she was scared of me and if she saw me anywhere, she would,move so she wasn’t in my vicinity.

[@PJPerdue1293]

I've flown over 200 times in the past 4 decades. The nice thing is, now at 65 when I find it hard to lift that carry-on suitcase into the overhead bin, there's always some nice tall young man who offers to do it for me. People can be great. 🥰

[@amidstheroses]

It is inherent in male nature to enjoy demonstrating how STRONG they are. Ask a man.

[@Oceangirl1234]

I don't see these men

[@carolinecrollick6305]

I do this too.

[@annsgal2025]

65 is too young to not be able to place your carry-on bag into the overhead bin. Start a strength training program and you will be easily able to lift your carryon bag into the overhead bin.

[@Oceangirl1234]

@@annsgal2025 you do not know a person's circumstances.

[@tammypearson4500]

Recently, on a 10.5 hr. flight, and man sat in my husband's seat (aisle in the middle of a 777) stating his seat was in the middle of the seats just one row ahead of his wife and two young children. When i told him that seat was taken, he told me he hoped my husband wouldn't mind switching seats, so it was easier on his family. To be honest, my husband was late and missed the flight. We paid extra for that aisle seat. I told him I would let him sit there, but it ended up being a completely miserable flight for me. I say all of this because I have seen many families not plan ahead and get their seats together. I truly wanted to be nice to this family, but after being kicked by the two year old many times and enduring a horrific diaper change in the middle of the aisle floor, my mindset has probably changed and I may not be as accommodating. Sorry, rant over. Hugs to you and Ollie 🐾

[@P_Mann]

A few years ago I was on a 4-hour flight with a family of 6 (including small children) who bought tickets all over the plane relying on the aircrew and passengers to rearrange the plane for them. Naturally, everyone in the group including the small children had huge carryons…🙄

[@AI_MIT_71]

I would tell him that I paid extra for my seat. If you wanted my , you would pay my money back.

[@PaulaZF]

I suggest this would be a time to bring in the flight attendant. It is not your job to deal with obnoxious passengers. In a restaurant get the Maitre D to deal with obnoxious diners as well. Don’t let people take advantage of you and your desire to please. Bring in the authority.

[@tammypearson4500]

@PaulaZF thank you!

[@Santiago-in1xf]

@@P_Mann A lady on my flight last week was trying to advocate for her husband to be moved to Premium Economy with her...meanwhile the seat she was in(next to me) was empty until her flight had canceled(they apparently had Prem Econ on the original flight). The flight attendant handled it like a pro saying that the passenger could move to regular economy if she wants to. Lady's concern for being near her husband went away instantly. I wonder if she wanted me to offer him my paid for seat. It would have been a mess of musical chairs because you know she wouldn't be satisfied with just his being there. Next she would have had to bargain with someone to possibly give up a window or aisle for a middle seat.

[@sallyb7472]

I got so mad once as a very young woman when a businessman sat in my window seat on purpose I told him it was in fact my assigned seat and besides it would easier to identify our bodies after a crash if we were in the correct seats. He moved to his seat.

[@davidhoward4715]

Yes!🤩

[@susie9893]

🤷‍♀️ some people are just arrogant s**ts and will push the boundaries thinking they won't be called on it. They prey on the politeness of others, but they don't realise they are creating an increasingly less polite community by doing so

[@LT02357]

Guess I’m one of the lazy ones, I arrive early and wait my turn to board because I hate the rush or pushing. When it comes to getting off the plane, my family already knows I’ll be the last one off for the same reason. Let everyone rush, me, I’m taking my time.

[@yourfavoritefrog]

Same here ! I never understand those people who stand up as soon as we land , and then wait forever in the aisle.

[@GlenShannon]

@@yourfavoritefrog Except if they have a very tight connection, but otherwise, yes! If I have a bad/impossible connection, I'm usually not the only one on that flight, and I've been on flights where the crew is aware of some really bad cnx and announce to please remain seated so these rushed passengers can exit first.

[@Kinikia95]

Right! I'm in no rush to sit on the airplane. They always find some place for my carry-on. Then why rush off when I'm just going to have to wait for the luggage carousel.

[@mellsterr6192]

That’s what I do. I sit in the rear seats. Lots of overhead space, easy access to the restroom when the carts block the aisle and last off without rushing.

[@TrustBeyondTheSky]

Me too... I am the same way when I drive.

[@gtkohler855]

Makes so much sense to fill the back of the plane first

[@barryfletcher7136]

My pet peeve is people who have seats farther back on the aircraft putting their carry on bags in the first few overhead compartments and not above where they are seated. It takes up the spaces above where I am sitting, leaving me with no where to put my carry on bag.

[@megankasten8710]

We were on a flight yesterday where a woman did this. She put her bag in the overhead in business class, even though her seat was in coach. When the plane landed, she jumped up and tried to go up the aisle to grab her bag, but the flight attendant blocked her and made her stay behind where the curtain was. She seemed to think it was some sort of hack to get off quickly and beat other people to passport control, but the flight attendant was having none of her nonsense. 😂

[@wendys6438]

You should have pulled it down and alerted the FA to the abandoned bag. So weird how they didn't take it off the previous flight, huh? 😂

[@barryfletcher7136]

@@wendys6438 You need to re-read the comment from Megan.

[@ExestentialCrisis]

The overhead space is not assigned to the seat - it's shared by all passengers. Hence it is perfectly reasonable for someone to put their bag wherever they can find the space.

[@barryfletcher7136]

@@ExestentialCrisis Keep telling yourself that.

[@Ben10Arg]

not taking off your backpack while putting away your carryon and you're smacking or rubbing the back pack against someone's face or head behind you.

[@wolfpack4694]

That is my number one gripe too. Been hit too many times as they swing the other carryon up to the o/h bin. Take the thing off and carry it at waist level please.

[@peko7446]

I would grab that backpack to stop it from hitting my face.

[@SteveMrW]

I only have a small light backpack that I take off on boarding and it goes in the locker above my seat.

[@odesangel]

I just accept this as a reality when choosing an aisle seat. 😂 These days I just hate standing in line so I remain seated at the gate until most people in my group have already boarded.

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

I find so many people are allowed to board with these giant “backpacks” that clearly are beyond the carryon size limit. I travel with a CPAP and most often check my carryon size bag so I don’t take up more space than my share. I do take a personal item bag that fits under my seat. I know some remove their CPAP from its well padded bag and place in their personal item bag but it’s not worth the risk of damage to me.

[@HariSeldon913]

I had one flight where I actually managed to get in the first boarding group. They announced that people with just a personal item who wouldn't be putting anything in the overhead bin could board first. When I boarded after those people, 80% of them had put their personal items in the overhead bin.

[@susie9893]

😤

[@martyham10]

I HATE "people"...

[@bluefluke7585]

I suggest that to avoid any unpleasantness, if someone is occupying your assigned seat, ask the flight attendant to handle asking the person to move to their own assigned seat.

[@gb7251]

I honestly don’t get it; I couldn’t bring myself to just plop down in someone else’s seat, like WTF??? 🤬

[@rockyraccoon3630]

@@gb7251 Lots of them out there...I know WTF!

[@MrVenona]

@@gb7251 9 times out of 10, that person just made a mistake.

[@annabethwivell327]

Well, I would start by asking the person politely first, before bothering the flight attendant with it. Usually the person just made a mistake and will quickly move with a polite apology.

[@james.telfer]

Helps if you're bigger than the person in your seat 😬💪

[@dilvishpa5776]

I have four pet peeves: 1. Placing your carry-on bag sideways in the overhead bin. Get a clue! 2. Passengers placing their personal items on seats in the waiting area when there is clearly insufficient seating for everyone waiting to board the flight. 3. Able-bodied passengers sitting in the disabled seats in the waiting area. 4. Passengers asking you to switch seats just because they failed to plan when booking. No, I will not swap my aisle seat for your middle seat.

[@davesaunders7080]

Some older planes require carry on loading flat. 787 can be vertical while 767 and I think 777 need it flat.

[@dilvishpa5776]

@ I understand. I mean passengers placing their carry ons into the bins with the long dimension parallel to the plane length. Sideway so it consumes the maximum amount of bin space

[@Aviator27J]

While I understand that planes differ in overhead space (like there isn't consistency between 737s because of aircraft size and different cabin configurations), it's also common to have the proper baggage layout depicted on or in the bins. Most of Alaska Airlines' aircraft have bins that accommodate bags standing on their sides with handles out, but you may see regional aircraft elsewhere requiring wheels out or bags on their side due to space limitations. If in doubt, look. If still in doubt, ask.

[@SerhioKatonov]

Maybe passengers do not have extra money to pay for seats selection?

[@dilvishpa5776]

@@SerhioKatonov Why is that MY problem?

[@barnettmcgowan8978]

My biggest pet peeve is people not being prepared for boarding and taking their seat. For example, if there are things in your suitcase that you want to have with you during the flight, then put them in an outside pocket so you can quickly get it out and put your luggage away.

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks for watching!

[@kentfrederick8929]

Exactly! If I'm reading a book, magazine, or newspaper on the flight, I take that out at the gate. Then, I drop it in my seat, put the carry-on in the overhead, and then grab the reading material and sit.

[@barnettmcgowan8978]

@@kentfrederick8929 Awesome!!!

[@Mckee4055]

Agreed! Take the time while waiting in the lounge to organize your in-flight pouch or personal item that will stay at your seat. Always delays the boarding process when people have to open their suitcases in the aisle to get out their items.

[@sageduff4747]

That’s not always possible. I’ve had my stuff out and the gate agent forced me to put them in my bag to prove they fit. Now, I just make sure they’re at the top of my bag so I can pull them out quickly.

[@finlandtaipan4454]

My pet peeve is passengers flocking right next to the luggage carousel, blocking other passengers' access. Please stand back until you see your luggage.

[@reynaldoflores4522]

Yes. I feel the same.😊

[@annabethwivell327]

I can see that it would be annoying. But sometimes I have to be up front because otherwise I can’t see my luggage around the shoulders of the tall people in front of me.

[@pampayne3436]

Or a whole family crowding in front of the luggage carousel. I always stand back out of the way,and my husband watches for our bags. No need for everyone crowding around the carousel

[@lyndanewton5888]

I agree. Once, I was at baggage claim, and my suitcase was one of the first ones out, but I couldn't get to it because of everyone hovering over the conveyor belt. In the meantime, I had to wait for it to come back around.

[@indianapatsfan]

My pet peeve is couples in airports that block the flow of traffic by standing side-by-side on those moving walkways.

[@PortableProfessional]

Or that one person with their luggage blocking the way!

[@shaylahale3718]

On two recent international flights, we were told to put away our passports as the face identification would take our photo and match us with our boarding pass. It’s was nice to get it secured and not have to fuss with it as we boarded. My pet peeve is when people put both their carry on and personal item overhead and then sit down and take both armrests and spread their knees into my space.

[@ettacoetzee8939]

Middle seat use left and right armrests.

[@1nsertTitleHere]

If it was a flight from the US, you can opt out of facial recognition. It usually doesn't work for me, especially if I'm travelling with my twin. They'll let you opt out and ask for your physical ID

[@sueellenwalsh1326]

I always book an aisle seat, and like to be the last one to board. It works for me.

[@pennyhuls2607]

Yes me too. Sit down and take off

[@reynaldoflores4522]

Have you ever experienced running out of space in the overhead bins ?

[@mattm7798]

Unless there is some reason for someone to absolutely have to have their carry on in the overhead space, there is almost no reason to board anytime other than last. You often get to snag a better seat for free. One scenario is for larger people who would find it awkward to come in later which I totally get.

[@davidlarson2534]

I’m 71. I am a fall risk. Because of the bumping and rare push, I take a wheelchair to the boarding area and down the jetway unless I get personal assistance. I can walk but it has the be uninterruptible walking over distance. I’m the person who needs to hold onto the shopping cart. Please be courteous around people like me. There should be an entire video on how to travel with a handicap, or when around a handicapped person.

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks for sharing this, David! Too often people don’t realize how there actions put others at risk! Safe travels!

[@susie9893]

People with mobility issues are encouraged to do this. I think there's often a pride/independence thing that stops them, but the last thing the airline wants is for someone to have a fall during boarding. And these days no one cares if you're in a wheelchair at the gate (well, if I do notice, I usually think "good for them, keep travelling!")

[@terribowen9295]

Yes!!!

[@windwatcher11]

My parents, same. My stepdad likes to wear his Vietnam hat to justify his zone. He also likes to chat up all the other Vietnam clubbies.😂 Those vets stick together. ❤

[@n1rbd]

You are the person who should pre-board. Too bad they can't ask why you need to pre-board when they have 30 people doing it.

[@vickithekoshercarnivore6565]

I just got back from Vietnam, I was being assisted with a wheelchair, and I was shocked to see the people hogging the handicapped seats, using them to sleep taking all the seats. I had one lady pushing my wheelchair that made people move.

[@larrybruce4856]

As I've gotten older, people have gotten ruder. There is no longer respect or even been courteous. I am still able to walk, be mobile, travel, drive, etc but I noticed each generation seems to be more self-important, and disrespectful of others. Millennials specifically-----------------if there isn't an "app" for it, they are brain dead.

[@14arma]

@@larrybruce4856 As a 40 year old millennial maybe I can shed some light on this. We fought this country's longest war with a 100% volunteer force (no draft dodgers among us), we have worked the most hours for the least pay of any generation alive today if taking inflation into consideration, we have the lowest rate of homeownership of any generation alive and have contributed more per capita into social security while knowing we will get the smallest slice of the pie by the time we ever see the benefits. As a child I played outdoors, drank from the garden hose, learned to drive on a manual CJ-7, didn't have a cell phone till my 20's, and didn't have a smart phone until recently.... Yet we were told we were lazy, entitled and bashed in other ways more than any generation that ever came before us. Not looking for sympathy at all, but maybe you can understand out resentment for the generations that came before us. As an OIF veteran myself who was told non stop how much I suck by boomers who dodged the draft without even realizing they were talking to a veteran, I hold a lot of animosity. I also think a lot of people who complain about "millennials" don't realize millennials are in their 30's and 40's now, and haven't bothered to learn the name of the actual generation they are upset with. Just my $.02.

[@SENIORaMOMENTS]

Can you talk about passengers who ask you to switch seats - esp notorious in doing this are parents with kids. I bought an aisle seat and when i got on the plane, the seat was "hijacked" by this mother with 2 kids seated as well. Of course, i declined swapping.

[@gigi4874-w3w]

I politely said no as well.

[@HariSeldon913]

Last time I was asked, I was glad to switch - American was charging extra for people to sit together so two ladies who were either sisters or cousins had booked the aisle and window of the row where I got the middle. I was fine with trading my middle seat and taking the aisle so they could sit together.

[@coweatsman]

Entitlement moos as they are called in the childfree community. Having a string of children behind somehow making them privileged.

[@n1rbd]

As you should. As long as people roll over and accept this behavior it will continue.

[@angrycannibal6625]

That’s nice of you

[@AI_MIT_71]

Some passengers have too many carry-on. The flight attendants at the airplane door should re-enforce the rules.

[@daphneleah4210]

How is that possible? They’re so strict about passengers taking just one personal item and one carry on.

[@thedavidguy01]

@@daphneleah4210I’ve seen this happen on every flight I’ve been on in recent years. I don’t know how they got on, either, but they have more than just a carry on and personal item.

[@daphneleah4210]

@@thedavidguy01wild!

[@stevefl7175]

@@thedavidguy01 And then they put ALL of them in the overhead bins.

[@peggywoods4327]

They have been cracking down on that recently

[@ESUSAMEX]

I hate it when people try to cut in front of me at the gate. I was once told by the gate agent to remain at the gate desk because I would be the first to board. After about 5 minutes later a woman cut in front of me and told me that she was first. When the gate agent returned from the aircraft, the woman passenger tried to hand over her boarding pass to the agent. The agent yelled "NO! He is first" and scanned my ticket. The woman exploded in anger and began screaming that she was "number one." I boarded as ordered, but our flight was delayed for a few minutes due to the actions of the uncouth passenger.

[@susie9893]

That sounds like a personality disorder. Someone who forgot to take their meds (for a few weeks)

[@heyitsjay22]

Thank you for the reminder of why I refuse to fly at all. Too many unruly people in too small a space. I would much rather stay home than deal with the whole airport and flight scene.

[@daphneleah4210]

Nothing is too much to see the world.

[@coweatsman]

I would prefer to travel by train but alas governments everywhere have ruined passenger rail. High speed rail would definitely find a customer in me if it was an option.

[@bluetheta]

I have low vision. My pet peeve is people not staying in the boarding "lanes", on United it is usually goes like this: Blue lane is for group 1, green lane for groups 2 and 3. Since I pre-board as I can't see the seat numbers and I don't want to be in the wrong seat. When pre-boarding begins people in the blue lane will advance and crowd the scanning area causing me become stuck as I can't get across the traffic from the accessible seating. One time it was so bad that a gate agent had to guide me behind the podium/counter (employee area) so I can get to the jet bridge, people were not happy because I was allowed to "cut the line". I later found out that I was the only passenger who required assistance. People need to follow the instruction given by the gate agent, even if there is no "wheelchairs" visible, there are people with hidden disabilities.

[@susie9893]

Yes, that's a pretty poor show. I would have thought that if a person was being assisted by a staff member then obviously there's a good reason 🤷‍♀️ some people

[@reynaldoflores4522]

Uh, why don't you wear glasses so you can read the seat numbers ?

[@susie9893]

@@reynaldoflores4522 low vision = legally blind. There is no amount of correction that can improve that

[@bluetheta]

@@reynaldoflores4522 My condition renders glasses/contact lens useless for me. It not as simple as the near sighted / far sighted issues that most people have.

[@nyc1164]

Ollie!!! ❤ What annoys me is passengers who are seated in the back put their carry-on near the front. It happened to me on a flight were my wife and I seated near the front and when I tried to put my carry-on, there was no more room. The flight attendent helped me look an available slot and found one. Unfortunately it was at the back. I had to wait for people to get off to get my bag and we had a connecting flight.

[@tetocoyanc68]

I called a flight attendant over when a woman did that above my seat and kept going to the back. He made her come back and get it.

[@probablynot1368]

@@tetocoyanc68YES! This is the answer!

[@poohbear4961]

I was going to say that as well! I've seen Flight Attendants do that before too! Also one of my pet peeves is seeing people board with a suitcase, a personal item(that should be under the seat) food and a coat board and everything but the food is in the overhead, taking up all the room 😡

[@Caaat44]

Carry on bags are my pet peeve. So many are huge and people have two. Plus, it’s a nightmare when boarding and deplaning.

[@annabethwivell327]

I think it’s not usually that people in the back are actually putting their bags in the front. Who does that? Everyone naturally puts their bag in the overhead nearest their seat, unless there’s no room. Maybe the passengers at the back hadn’t all boarded yet so that there was empty space there but not up front. Or perhaps, as the overhead space began to fill up, the flight attendants looking for extra space just started with the areas up front, and by the time you got there, they’d filled up all the spaces in the front.

[@jbaltermia]

American Airlines beeper to identify those trying to early board is a wonderful idea.

[@nancie7487]

American Airlines is the worst! !!

[@petewilson2314]

I would add - Don't take your shoes off on the plane and stick your feet on the seat in front of you. You'd think this would be common sense but that appears to be not very common

[@THX2012]

You have to be at the front of your group to make sure you have a space above you for your carry-on. Quite often the groups are not clearly called out loud enough.

[@robinhoward4204]

As someone with claustrophobia, one of the biggest anxiety-inducing things when landing is when so many people immediately get up (once the plane has stopped moving) and stand in the aisle ready to exit. I have even had seated passengers jump up and push in front of me when I am finally able to stand in the aisle ready to make my exit.

[@gb7251]

How do you deal with your condition while aboard the aircraft in all phases? I’ve begun having some challenges with it as well.

[@robinhoward4204]

@gb7251 Well, I only fly a couple of times a year for a duration of maybe two and a half hours. If possible I get an aisle or window seat. I have a deep breathing method I use which helps relax me. A good book helps too. It's getting off the plane that's the big issue and I have to use every bit of control I have not to lose it. (I sometimes start hyperventilating). Don't know how I would go on a long flight though, probably would need anti-anxiety meds.

[@Kinikia95]

I'm claustrophobic-ish. Mostly just grin and bear it. Prayer, xanax, & audiobooks help. Try to go somewhere else in your mind.

[@maryvansplunder4126]

Glad you mentioned the correct way to store bags. So important but so many can figure it out.

[@roiijamez33]

Right - on recent flight saw several carry ons in the overhead bin with wheels out.

[@marthameyer7918]

Pulling your personal item out to still be able to enjoy your underseat foot room is genius! I will be using that tip! Thanks!

[@PortableProfessional]

You are so welcome! Enjoy that foot room next flight!

[@annhenriques3520]

Not so great if someone in the window or middle seat needs to get to the aisle for any reason.

[@bun04y]

@@annhenriques3520 They have to climb over you anyway, or have you wait in the aisle...just pick up your bag and set it on the seat.

[@kenbrown2808]

@@bun04y and here's a bonus tip: if one person in your row needs to use the lavatory, the entire row might as well go. that way you all get up once, instead of having to get up again when the next person gets the urge.

[@susie9893]

​@@kenbrown2808or, if you don't feel the need to go at that time at all, then go for a walk - be good to stretch your legs (prevent blood clots)

[@fromthealtuniverse]

My biggest pet peeve is people who use extra space in the overhead for oversized carry ons. If everyone followed the carry on size limits and used the space above their seats, things would go much smoother.

[@JM.TheComposer]

If airlines were better at ensuring all checked luggage gets to the correct destination, people would not try to bring so much in their carry-ons.

[@SharonPerson-hm9ds]

​@@JM.TheComposer- Amen. Or stop charging exorbitant fees to check a bag.

[@robinbrook5624]

Don't assume that a person using passenger assistance (wheelchair) can't walk! There are a lot of people who can walk short distances, but can't handle the distance to a gate.

[@kenbrown2808]

this is true. my wife is one of those. and yes, I would happily trade boarding last for having her able to walk through the airport.

[@mariebrooks875]

Indeed. I can’t walk more than one block without stopping and resting or stretching out my hip. We just flew home from LAX to YVR. The plane was an international flight, but had to park at the last domestic gate. All the passengers had to walk the complete length of both terminals! Good thing I had asked for assistance.

[@bluetheta]

It not just walking; I can't see airport signage so I have to use the assistance service which many airports prefer push me in a wheelchair (or drive me in an electric buggy) rather than let me walk to the gate; even with that people still will not yield the right of way to me, and add uncontrolled toddlers (lost count of how many I nearly wiped out).

[@tree1383]

That would be me

[@debbyharasen6338]

True. I had to fly home after surgery. Although I could have walked through the terminal I would have been very uncomfortable by the time I got to the gate. I also might have done damage to the internal sutures.

[@arr64lima63]

While I am waiting for the time the boarding process begins: 1-hit the rest room one more time, 2-take off my jacket and hold it in my arm, 3-take out my iPad or book reader and hold it in my free hand, finally, take out my headphones and put them around my neck. All this so that I don't stand in the aisle taking this stuff out and delaying the boarding process. I put my carryon into the overhead, stuff my jacket on top or next to it and sit down. If it's a flight of 2 hours or less, I choose a window seat. Longer than that I'll choose aisle. It has to do with bladder capacity. If I see someone struggling with the overhead, I always offer to help. I've switched seats to allow families to sit together even if I wind up in the middle. Patience and common courtesy makes it more pleasant for everyone.

[@stigmontgomery7901]

My pet peeve is to do with the amount of carry on luggage that people take onto planes today. Ok, I know that carry on of two bags is allowed and the airlines do it to save baggage handling costs but I find it so frustrating. I've been flying since 1972 and I long for the days when everything had to be checked into the hold and only personal items (hats, coats etc) and duty free could be put in the overhead lockers. And you were also instructed not to access the lockers in flight! Now you get passengers bringing on board the largest carry on suitcase allowed, and the the largest personal bag allowed with often this being a large clumpy rucksack! And then.... once the airplane takes off and the seatbelt sign is switched off, many passengers automatically jump out of their seats, open the lockers and rummage around for articles that they think they need on the flight. And many continue this up and down throughout the flight. I understand that families with young children often have to do this and that's fine but for older flyers how about keeping separate what you need in flight when you board. I check in my suitcase and just get on board with my laptop bag from which i take my MP3 player, book and reading glasses before stowing it in the overhead locker. I need nothing else during the flight. Rant over.......criticise all you want :)

[@Cristianaxx]

FAA regulations. not airline policy

[@stigmontgomery7901]

@@Cristianaxx I made no reference to Airline policies or FAA regulations, so don't understand your response. Additionally all airlines have policies that may differ in some details but that stay within the remit of FAA or other national regulations.

[@Cristianaxx]

@@stigmontgomery7901 im saying that passengers only being allowed 1 personal item and one carry-on is per the FAA, not the airline; so the airline physically can't allow passengers to have more than 1 personal item and/or carry on

[@stigmontgomery7901]

@@Cristianaxx Thanks for the clarification. The FAA only regulates US flights and, presumably, overseas flights into the US. So do all national regulators (eg in the UK it's the Civil Aviation Authority) impose the same rules? Also I've flown into the US from the UK once year for the last few years and the amount of multiple carry on luggage in separate receptacles (duty free, carrier bags, shopping bags, large & small rucksacks, laptop bags, handbags, take-away/picnic bags etc) brought on board by passengers is staggering!

[@Cristianaxx]

@stigmontgomery7901 picnic bags?!? that’s a first! 😂 and no problem

[@TravelwithNJSteveandSue]

Biggest pet peeve for us is that each time we go through TSA the process seems to have changed. Sometimes they want just ID, sometimes they want ID and the boarding pass, sometimes they just want to take your picture. Would be nice if they told you before getting to the TSA agent what was needed so that you could have your boarding pass ready to show.

[@mysteryrgo]

Well, I don't know what the problem is exactly. Be prepared to show both. It's not rocket science. So what if they didn't ask for an ID. BUT, I'd LOVE to know what airport TSA is NOT asking for it at. Considering the fact it IS a requirement.

[@chiaralistica]

​@@mysteryrgoyes, I'm always ready with passport and boarding pass. Prepared is best, especially when it's busy and others are waiting.

[@davephx1]

I have Nexus for Canada and Mexico with Global Entry, etc. It seems that sometimes I have to dig my laptop out of the bag and sometimes not. We need signs saying what you need to show and take out of carry-ons or if shoes and belts are off. Sometimes, they were not needed, I recall.

[@TravelwithNJSteveandSue]

@@davephx1 We agree. My boarding pass is on my phone and my phone is packed away so it would be nice before I get to the agent to know if I need my phone out. Just flew yesterday and it was a picture and drivers' license this time for TSA.

[@MrVenona]

@@mysteryrgo "BUT, I'd LOVE to know what airport TSA is NOT asking for it at." At some airports the TSA is using facial ID software instead of physical id.

[@Aviator27J]

I fly every four days on commercial airline flights, and some of the annoying things are mentioned here, but the worst offenders (even worse than gate lice because it's so intrusive and common) has to do with taking up space and restricting flow. Don't rush to get on the escalator, cutting people off, only to stand there. If you must stand and not walk up or down the escalator, don't stand side by side with someone else or leave your bag blocking the way. Even crewmembers are guilty of this. It's even more common when people have spinner luggage since they seldom pull it behind them and prefer to roll it by their side. Which brings me to another point: don't take much more space than you need to when walking down the terminal and remember that people may be in a hurry, so if you're just moseying along, stay to the side whenever possible. Back to the escalators: when you're getting off, keep moving. If you slow too much or stop (to look for your gate, baggage claim, carousel, restaurant, bathroom, train, etc), you may cause injuries to people on the escalator. The same goes with walking past escalators where people are exiting (this is a common issue at Seattle airport in the N concourse). Lastly, don't hang too close to the gate podium when you aren't in line (I'm referring to the one you ask questions at, not the smaller one you may only approach when boarding the plane). Sometimes when I get to the gate, I need to tell the agent that I need to be listed on the flight because I don't have my name on the list yet. It can be awkward to ask a few people mingling around whether or not they're in line. And it should go without saying, but even if your culture doesn't "do" lines, don't cut to the front. All of these simply involve being both aware and respectful of others. Situational awareness and consideration go a long way!

[@dragonflash09]

The overhead bins should be assigned though. It would keep passengers accountable.

[@alisong2328]

There's often not enough space for the bags of people sitting right below them.

[@dragonflash09]

@ Then the carry-on size requirements need to be smaller or the number of carry-ons needs to be enforced.

[@DG-uh8uv]

@@dragonflash09 They’ve already changed the size and older carry-on luggage with protruding wheels are now too big. If they change the size again, people will not be able to use their carry-on luggage (many come in a set of luggage) and will have to purchase another one. I think carry-on luggage is already small enough to fit in the overhead bins. But I absolutely understand your point and it makes sense. My experience has been that they enforce the carry-on luggage limitations. However, some people also bring a large backpack as their personal bag and end up putting that in the overhead bin too.

[@dragonflash09]

@ I see that. I actually don't fly much and was shocked at how much they allow as carry on. Between the lack of space (due to the allowance of two sizeable carryons) and the serving of alcohol before and during flights, airlines are the ones that set their employees up for receiving badly behaved fliers. That's why they get no sympathy from me. And also why I drive everywhere I can.

[@kurikurihead]

@@DG-uh8uvTHAT!

[@Shadowgopher]

My biggest pet peeve is when someone in the rear of the plane places their carryon bag in an overhead bin near to the front so they can grab it as they exit. That just hogs the space for those who paid for seats further forward in the plane. Personally, I believe that should be grounds for being ejected from the flight.

[@barryfletcher7136]

Ditto.

[@DrVVVinK]

​@@barryfletcher7136 I never knew why this wouldn't be a standard rule on all airlines. One could only use the overhead bin above their seat, or if those are all filled up across from one's seat, but only if those aren't being used by those who are sitting underneath them. If there's no room for either, your bag should be checked for free underneath the plane. However, if a person decides to do as you described, the flight attendant has the right to move a person's bag to where they are seated, and if those spots are already taken up due to the person's selfishness they have two options; they could pay to have their bag underneath the plane, or, they could leave the bag at the airport. But that would never happen. Airlines need to start having a more "my way or the highway" attitude for entitled customers. It's the only way to solve all these problems.

[@radiohead2206]

Seriously I just paid to get the first seat (Bulkhead) just a few weeks back. The most expensive seat, and I got boarded last. They loaded people with disabilities (I am all of that) first, but the whole family went in 4-6 people. Then families with kids 4-6 people again. Then the last rows, middle rows and then came my turn. There was no room left above me by now. I had to put my bag in front of me, and feet on top 😢 Better to get the last row seat, next to the toilet.

[@clasvirhodes4969]

@@radiohead2206 which airline ?

[@PotatoSpudRucking]

i dont understand the logic behind this?? most people have a personal item, isnt it easier to put the personal item bag on top of the roller down the aisle rather than carry it on your back or in your hands until you reach your roller in front? 😅 seems to me you’d be increasing your effort, not saving it…

[@roiijamez33]

There have been times while waiting at the gate cannot hear that gate agent's announcements. Can see them making announcement and can sometimes make out a word or two however can clearly hear announcements from other gates /areas of the airport.

[@davidhoward4715]

Part of my problem is that the people around me won't shut up while the announcement is being made.

[@williamhanna4823]

Whenever I hear an unintelligible announcement I always say, quite loudly, IMMEDIATELY!

[@susie9893]

​@@davidhoward4715no, I assure you, even when I'm catching a red eye and there's hardly anyone in the airport, those announcements can be totally garbled. This is why people end up congregating at the gate, they heard *something* and assumed the flight was being called. (Have to say this rarely is an issue in my own country but particularly common in America, in my experience)

[@eddavis1832]

Ollie’s outfit literally stole the show! 😂😂😂 Great content…thanks for posting…CHEERS!!! 🍻

[@PortableProfessional]

No problem! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@santarosa6676]

Pet peeve is how airlines basically are guilty of false advertising by selling a ticket allowing a carry on and then not providing enough space for everyone. If ‘group F’ is screwed then sell a cheaper ticket allowing only one personal item! Instead passengers are treated like it’s their fault.

[@JT_70]

Wouldn’t that, in effect, be the same as charging extra for carry on bags? Don’t think that the airlines aren’t already planning on charging for carry-ons.

[@TheKingnathan98]

Just last year I bought a ticket for a seat that was a no carryon seat. It was pretty bad as a 6'3" large man to get there and they tell me that my ticket is actually a filler ticket so I am guaranteed to be the absolute last group boarding and I don't even have an assigned seat until I get to the boarding gate. Middle seat for the flight. Next time I will NOT save the money and pay a little more for a seat that I can reserve.

[@tuvia4082]

Thanks Megan, always great info. One thing. on a domestic US flight a couple of years ago, I paid extra for an exit row seat. No one sitting in the aisle or middle. After takeoff some dude occupied the aisle seat. In a flash, a flight attendant asked to see his boarding pass and then told him he could sit there if he had a card to pay for it. He went back to his seat. Be careful about sitting in a "premium" seat.

[@susie9893]

I really don't know why those seats are considered premium. I hate those seats. Once upon a time you had to be compensated to sit there

[@SharonPerson-hm9ds]

​@@susie9893 I remember back more than 35 years ago that those were premium seats due to extra legroom. My husband & I loved them.

[@lifelongpatriot3695]

I really dislike the fiasco after the plane has landed. People cant get their bags out of the bins,people behind you insist on getting off before you. People get out of their seat while plane is taxiing to gate. Last flight I was on American in Austin. Some fool gets up and opens bin while plane is taxing to gate.Dont know how they knew but pilots stopped the plane and told person to sit down and fasten seatbelt or they wont proceed. Every eye was on that fool.

[@miriamtiuseco2nd]

Insist on getting off before u.... Maybe they have a connecting flight and time schedule is tight?

[@susie9893]

In Australia this is standard procedure (not too soon, but people seem to have an inbuilt sense of when to get up). And it's usually due to connecting flights or business meetings. If the pilot did that when people were getting their bags I reckon there'd be a mutiny or something 😏

[@PQV-8898]

@@miriamtiuseco2nd Doesn't matter. You still need to follow the rule.

[@elliotoliver8679]

@@miriamtiuseco2ndmaybe they are a holes

[@chicken_little]

@@miriamtiuseco2nd Not our fault. Plan better.

[@karenweinberg5585]

I'm not a frequent flyer, but do fly 1-2 times a year. Usually checked bags last month, a quick girl's weekend, a carry-on. I'm not sure what airports/ airlines you've been flying, but I've not shown my ID at the gate in about 15 years. I put my ID away as soon as I get through security.

[@luciatheron1621]

Sometimes certain airlines ask to see your passport and visas.

[@SaraSilva-id8js]

@@luciatheron1621 Turkish asked us very recently - in October.

[@kiyoshitakeda452]

Pet peeve is people cutting in line before their designated boarding. Second peeve is people who sit in your asigned seat and then tell you "oh a stewardess said I could take this seat". The first still happens at many U.S. airports. Second problem call the head cabin steward/stewardess and leave it to them. They have the person leave and you sit.

[@timyamasaki8261]

I always check-in a bag that could otherwise go in an over head compartment. I do this so I can put my smaller carry-on in the overhead compartment to leave plenty of room for my feet. So I leave extra room by using my small carry-on instead of my larger carry-on in the overhead. But sometimes I am asked to put my personal item under my seat. I might as well bring in my carry-on instead of checking it in.

[@erictaylor5462]

A friend of mine flies almost daily. He said finding a passenger in his seat is really frustrating. I'm sure it would be, especially when it's a flight he has been assigned to fly.

[@RBWOO]

More great tips. Thank you. Unfortunately I see it happen over and over again where people will crowd the gates and even though staff on PA ask them not to no one moves. Can you make a video on seat recline etiquette? I usually don't recline to respect the person behind me but so many do it with no regard.

[@truckn]

MY Biggest pet peeve is I cannot tell you how many times I have been waiting in the area and have NOT heard any announcements about what zoning/group is now boarding after they announced zone 1. I also cannot figure out why airlines haven't figured out to load passengers from back to front first. Am I the only one that thinks this makes the most sense? How many times have you found yourself at a stand still in the aisle because people in front of you are taking forever to settle into their space. Travel safely and be kind to those around you, use Deodorant & Mouthwash especially on long flights with connections.

[@kenbrown2808]

but be sparing with the perfume/cologne.

[@jerryrohr5096]

The planes aren’t weighed to take on passengers in the rear first. That’s why they prefer to load the front seats first.

[@ExestentialCrisis]

😂😅 Can you imagine how much the entitled people at the front would scream if they weren't given the privilege of sitting down first? I have seen videos that 'prove' back to front isn't the *most efficient* but it is better. IIRC the optimal method is (on a plane with 20 rows, for example) 20 left, 18 right, 16 left, 14 right, 12 left, 10 right, etc. the start back over with 19 left, 17 right, 15 left, 13 right, etc. then start back over with 20 right, 18 left, 16 right, etc. This would require airlines to board people in and exact order instead of by groups. It also requires a lot of cooperation from passengers and doesn't account for those who aren't at the gate when loading begins, as it would throw off the orderliness, but it's got to better than the current system!

[@mosca-tse-tse]

@@kenbrown2808hahaha I just wanted to leave the same comment. Please be modest with your intense perfumes and laundry detergents people.

[@mikejrexec]

​@@mosca-tse-tse I agree but I'd rather be next to someone with too much perfume than with body odor.

[@DavidSkerritt]

The airlines (for the most part) created the problem of people crowding the gate around before their group is called to board. People want to be in the first part of their group when their group number is called for overhead bins space. If the airlines didn't charge for checked bags like in the past I'd check mine in a heartbeat especially if I have a connection rather than lug it around a big hub airport for a connection. If there were more people checking bags for free, like in years past, there wouldn't be the mad rush to board at the gate. So the airlines (for the most part) created that problem themselves! Their fault!

[@earthwormscrawl]

Another problem is when the boarding area can't handle the number of passengers that fit on the plane. I've seen airport security and police tell people not to block the airport walkway and to move into the boarding area, but the boarding area is already packed with people standing pressed up against each other. In the mean time, people attempting to get past that gate can't get through the overflow crowd.

[@kenbrown2808]

last domestic flights I took, the airline would upgrade anyone who gate checked their carryon to the first boarding group. solved two problems at once.

[@jimmcdiarmid7308]

People with too many LARGE carry ons

[@coweatsman]

@@jimmcdiarmid7308 I have sometimes thought what if airlines charged per kilo for checked, carry on and personal luggage. That might alleviate the carry on problem. Or, because my BMI is between 19 and 20 and I am usually unlucky enough to be seated next to an obese person overflowing into my seat why not weigh and charge for per kilo for person including clothes, and all luggage, personal, carry on and checked make that the airfare. at 60 kg I would pay half as much as a 120 kg passenger as compensation for being squeezed.

[@bluetheta]

@@coweatsman RyanAir and EasyJet (Europe) had floated that idea once, but quashed it as it meant hiring private security for their executive team as there would've been mafia style bounty on their heads.

[@billbolen8115]

Carry-on luggage that is too large for the over bin and putting in the overhead that is not in their row.

[@dilvishpa5776]

The overhead space in your own row isn’t always available.

[@jennyh4025]

On my last flight the overhead over my row was a „just for staff“ area. But I used the next overhead and there the space closest to my row.

[@SrCitizin]

Thank you for posting so that people who dont fly or first timers are educated so the frequent flyers dont get inconvenienced.. i wish there is a plane for first timers coz it is embarrassing for first timers to fumble before the flight.. i experienced that and i wanted to just cancel but i had to since my mom passed away.. i had to fly out.. i wish there is a label that says "please be patient first time flyer"

[@jeanniemarkech351]

People try to board early so they can get overhead bin space. It's ridiculous that there isn't enough space for each seat on the plane.

[@brianmaltby1424]

I have a novel idea. Airlines should charge for carry on bags and let checked bags travel for free. That would likely solve the crowded over head bin situation.

[@BeachBumEvvie]

I’d still pay to bring on a carry on. Ensures my luggage doesn’t get lost/left.

[@woodystone776]

Pretty smart!

[@northernbohemianrealist]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@reynaldoflores4522]

Yeah. That would bankrupt the airlines .

[@indianapatsfan]

I like what Allegiant is doing now. They charge about the same for a checked or a carry-on. This encourages couples to check one bag leaving more space in the overhead bins.

[@KennethW007]

I was preparing to board my plane about 6 months ago and got in line for first-class passengers. This guy I had never met came up to me…just me and asked if this was the line for first class. He got in line behind me but looked a little upset and distracted. I thought he was a Sky Marshall or airline staff employee at the very least. He was staring at me throughout the boarding process and I wondered why this person was fixated on me. I just ignored him sat down in my first-class seat and enjoyed my complimentary refreshments. I started hearing folks cutting in line to board planes a couple of weeks ago and my last airline incident started to make sense. That guy most likely traveled a lot for business & meetings and got sick of economy passengers cutting in line. He probably thought I was a low-budget passenger trying to take advantage of an unwritten policy.

[@sharonelliott2366]

I always need early boarding. And often that first row of chairs next to the gate are occupied. People who crowd around the gate but are in a much later boarding group make it extremely difficult for those of us who can stand for a long time to get around them. Generally these days I'll request a wheelchair even if I'm feeling ok to walk.

[@tiffanymontgomery6665]

Putting everything in the overhead bin in fully booked flights. I use a backpack for things I want to access during the flight, the over head bin is for medical equipment we have to carry on. Check anything that can be checked.

[@senorasarahCDMX]

I get the frustration but I try to avoid checking my carry on at all costs. I've had too many bags lost and busted. No thanks.

[@lindybrockington4539]

I a wheelchair user and need to pre board. Our last flight there were so many people crowding the gate, I couldn't even get up to the gate to pre board and it ended up me holding everyone up when I had to get out of my chair, fold it up and put it in it's cover. It was so frustrating.

[@wendysolem2372]

As a former flight attendant, I always hated seeing people put their bags in the first overhead rows and then head to their seats towards the back! I used to stop boarding, ask the passenger if he or she would like to take their bag to their seat - or - would they prefer I check it! I found it so selfish and I tried to catch many as I could

[@graciaschlafly7183]

Ok this one is going to get me in trouble: enormous passengers who should have bought two seats. And big guys (in particular) who do the manspread.

[@amandaloel1782]

I'm an enormous passenger and never buy two economy seats, because if the flight is oversold, they will take the 2nd seat off you, and the space between your seatback and the seat in front of you is 4" too short. Instead I always fly business or 1st class, yes it is expensive, but you get what you pay for: priority boarding, roomy seats so your knees aren't in someone's back and you're not too close to the person beside you, overhead bin space, drinks and snacks, and 1st off the plane. Also, I only fly every few years...😊

[@mikedubovs1574]

As a big guy. Man spread on a plane lololol GTFO.. if a man is actually large like a woman wants.. like 188cm to 200cm trying to fit into 34cm wide areas

[@dbird1356]

And it should get you in trouble. Shame on you.

[@rockyraccoon3630]

@@dbird1356 Shame on you! I'm sure you look forward to having an obese person sitting beside you on a plane...you phony.

[@Michael-x9y6j]

​@dbird1356 Fat people should pay for 2 seats. Or drive to their destination.

[@jchen5751]

1. People not in the bulkhead putting their luggage in that overhead space. 2. People not being stopped from bringing on 3+ carryons (and I’m not talking about food or airport purchases-but actual travel bags/cases).

[@stevenemert837]

One of the most irritating things to me is people who have oversize carry on bags that can't fit in the overhead with the wheels to the back, or especially those that put even properly sized bags in the overhead side-to-side as seen in the video at 9:40. There's limited room up there, people!

[@_DB.COOPER]

I flew armed for 30 years, first to board and first to get relaxed. It was sweet!

[@howcotube]

First of all I thought Ollie was adorable with that costume almost as adorable as YOU ! You know this sounds funny but I push my personal bag under the seat in front and my long legs make it difficult to push around it. You showed me after take-off to take the bag and place it in front of my seat giving me the legroom I need. I can't believe I didn't ever think of it so again thanks to you Megan I found another one of your ideas to use on my flights !! You are the best and I never miss a single video and hello to Ollie for me as I have a cat named Ollie as well !!! Howard

[@LivinCindysLife]

I've been happy to see the increased overhead bin space on the newer planes. Nonetheless, it's still anxiety-inducing whenever we board and wonder if there's going to be space available for our carry-ons. The people who slip theirs into overheads far forward from where they're seated just make my blood boil. Airline crews should NOT allow this.

[@danip3270]

I fly almost every week, always with somebody trying to get away with something. Yes, gate lice is ridiculous. I have some status and it came from a lot of time away from home, stressful travel weeks, and cost. I didn’t just get preferential treatment, and it can be frustrating when I can’t even get to the line because of everyone crowding in front of me. Today it was “confused” people in the ticketing priority line. Half the time that line goes slower than regular bag check, but they get in the line anyway because they think it’s better. Today, they were warned that they were in priority, ignored them, and got to the counter and played stupid. It would have been faster in the other line. I don’t have status on some airlines I also fly, and I don’t try to act like I do. It’s just rude. Let’s not even get into the pre-boarding issues 😒😤🙄. Nobody’s being fooled. I have an ambulation issues and don’t do it. Anyway, done griping for this week’s travel.

[@PamLucashu]

While it isn't always possible to put your carryon directly above you, most people think it is rude to drop your luggage off near the front of the plane so you don't have to take it to the back. Use your own space when possible!

[@laratheplanespotter]

Thanks for reminding me why I fly business. Fast track security, fancy lounge to chill out in with bottomless food and drinks and first to board. Makes life easier

[@irvingjohnson9244]

I agree, well worth it.

[@tmreed]

Definitely.

[@mikejrexec]

Yep, I used to never fly 1st class, but I'm to tired of dealing with all the nonsense. I now fly 1st whenever I can.

[@debbyharasen6338]

Another pet peeve is when they tell you “zone 3 can board” but there’s nothing on my boarding pass saying what zone I’m in. I usually just wait until the very end and board last.

[@hollyb6885]

If you wait until the end to board do you risk not having anymore overhead space for your carry on? (I haven’t flown in many years)

[@emerysaulnier5502]

I'm worried that they might want my carry on suitcase checked as I only have 1:45 minutes before my next international flight. "With a different airline". Don't want to waste time and having to go hunt my carryon.

[@kenl6929]

YES! Glad you mentioned this. Slightly irritated when people put everything in the overhead bins. Jacket, personal item, food, etc…and nothing in the underseat. Takes up valuable space

[@megankasten8710]

I've seen people do this, and when I put my bag up I give them their personal items and innocently say, "I think you forgot this". 😅

[@kentfrederick8929]

I put my jacket in the overhead, on top of my carry-on bag. I don't remember the last time, when flying F or J, that a F/A asked if he or she could hang up my jacket. That used to be the norm.

[@SteveMrW]

Under seat is for ones feet and NOT bags.

[@daphneleah4210]

@@megankasten8710It’s possible. I didn’t know not to do this until someone told me.

[@daphneleah4210]

@@SteveMrW ? It’s repeated frequently that we are to put our personal item bag under the seat in front of us, even in first class.

[@WAgirl1025]

One thing I noticed is passengers behind my row don’t give courtesy to the rows ahead of them the chance to deboard when it’s clear it’s their turn/row to exit.. we’d like to get off too.

[@ganymedes62]

If you can provide a good reason, you can refuse to have your carry-on checked at the gate. I.e., I have a 17" laptop that will only fit in my carry-on and not in my personal items bag, so I can't just take it out and fit it elsewhere. Since FAA rules won't allow laptops or anything with Li-ion batteries to be stored in the hold, my carry-on simply can't be checked. I've flown between Atlanta and Tampa back and forth a few times, been asked to check my carry-on, told the gate agent why I couldn't and ultimately never had any problem to find overhead binspace.

[@wendyhiggins902]

I volunteer at my local airport. My assignments take me all over the airport to assist passengers with information and directions. Some of my suggestions here may be airport specific however I cannot imagine that they are not in someway helpful at other airports. Generally there are more choices of many things on the secured side (areas) of the airport. This includes food choices, more bathroom facilities, military comfort (USO) and actual seats. So if your schedule permits take care of business b4 leaving the security side. If there are luggage or flight or weather issues, everyone in the airport is having the same issue. Only employees of the airline you are flying will have the specific information to solve for you. And the line will not go any faster for you if you take your frustrations out on those trying to assist. There are people and signage everywhere you go in the airport look for it it may solve the issue for you without waiting in line. Be prepared to communicate with a different language having words and phrases at your ready can make it easier to get assistance.

[@derbagger22]

Always have your flight tracked by free flight tracker software. You will know your plane's status before anyone announced it to you because the info is filed with ATC. I always know about delays before it's announced...

[@seprishere]

I'm used to putting my magnetic ticket in an automatic gate, or scanning my QR code, waiting on the platform then boarding. Though it is different at the London termini. There is actually a suggestion to introduce continuous boarding at London Euston. I am definitely not used to boarding groups, even at London termini and definitely not at Newport where passenger interchange takes about two minutes and I was annoyed about missing a train I was in truth already late for and had to wait about TEN minutes for the next.

[@RobinMajumdar]

You may not have coined Gate Lice, but boy do I agree 110% with this - it's seriously infuriating at times.

[@conner_b_griften]

Additionally if I may: Don't hang by the TSA scan conveyer and put your stuff back together. Grab you bag and tray and move out of the way. Thank you.

[@DG-uh8uv]

I totally agree with you and that’s exactly what I do. I don’t wanna hold up everyone else and there’s no reason to.

[@mikejrexec]

I hate when someone sitting in the back of the plane places their luggage in the overhead bin at the front of the plane.

[@sunnyscott4876]

I am always annoyed by people dragging huge "carry-on bags " when I am checking my little 16-inch spinner and taking a messenger bag on the plane with me.

[@susie9893]

Have you *seen* the recent stats on lost and stolen checked luggage?

[@sunnyscott4876]

@susie9893 my stats are I have never had any luggage lost or stolen. I think this is a case of people taking advantage of the situation in order to avoid spending a few extra bucks. People always abuse privileges and it hurts others around them. Look at the wheelchair issue going on right now.

[@susie9893]

@@sunnyscott4876 I think you have some reading to do. But hey, if you wanna continue to play the luggage Russian roulette keep checking those bags 😘

[@sunnyscott4876]

@susie9893 I guarantee that if these people who are dragging everything but the kitchen sink as "carry-on " were on a low cost carrier such as Spirit or Frontier and the independent contractor Gate Nazis made them pay for their "carry-on luggage " they would find a way to cut down... And I fly every 30 days. I will definitely continue to take my chances. No issues so far. I'll play roulette when I get to Vegas, tyvm.

[@susie9893]

@@sunnyscott4876 well it's reassuring to hear someone is having good luck with checking luggage. Maybe I won't feel quite as paranoid if I'm ever forced to bag check - been lucky so far. And no, I don't bring the kitchen sink but I'm actually looking into whether I could manage to fly personal item only bcos I'm so paranoid about theft and loss (not the monetary value but the time lost having to replace items)

[@joannseaman]

Some of us have medical equipment in our carry on bag that cannot go under the plane. Airlines must accommodate this. Golf clubs can go under - medical equipment cannot. I carry the correct sized carry on and have it tagged as medical equipment. I have still had them tell me I have to check it due to no room and yet allow golf cubs in the overhead bin.

[@bluetheta]

There is a problem with that; I though golf club can be check only under TSA rules?

[@susie9893]

😤

[@joannseaman]

@@bluetheta have seen golf clubs in overhead bins - as I was trying to explain to the airline attendant why my bags could not go under plane and suggested she put the three bags of golf clubs under the plane - pilot got involved- told her to put my bag in a staff locker and let me take my seat - but the golf bags stayed in the overhead bins. I pity people if turbulence ever bounced a golf club out of the bin onto someone’s head.

[@SharonPerson-hm9ds]

@joannseaman - We traveled with my husband's CPAP machine, and had a medical equipment tag on the case. His entire carry-on contents, however, did not qualify as medical equipment, so could not be tagged as such. Do you have one carry-on bag and a separate medical bag, or just one carry-on bag with everything in it? The actual medical equipment bag does not count against your number of allowed bags, so you don't have to put it in your carry-on. If everything is packed all together in one bag, I believe the airline would be within their rights to have you remove the medical equipment bag only from your carry-on, and gate check the rest.

[@joannseaman]

@SharonPerson-hm9ds. yes. I understand that. But that was not an option I was being given as I was standing in the door of the plane and they were trying to grab my carry on out of my hand saying there was no room in over head bins. When I pointed out that I saw three sets of golf clubs in those bins and perhaps those should be put underneath- then pilot got involved - told attendant to stow my bag in staff locker and get the plane loaded. But; yes, I do understand the rules and pack my CPAP in a separate bag inside my carry on and could have removed it

[@susanneward7029]

Not being able to carry on a valuable instrument that fits into the overhead is every musician’s nightmare.

[@terri917441]

Rules don’t matter because rude people disregard them anyway. Whatever happened to courtesy and common sense?

[@RHEDAWEEKS]

Simple put - Trump happened.

[@lesliereynolds4492]

I also have sat in the front rows and the overheads there were already full so I had to walk further back to put my bag there. I try not to sit right in the front anymore.

[@paul_domici]

I think it's crazy that other peoples bag can be on my overhead bin!!! Shouldn't that be reserved for my seat?

[@Elle-kr8od]

There are not actually enough overhead bins for everyone. Some of the bins have airline equipment in them.

[@paul_domici]

@@Elle-kr8od Like the Titanic with not enough life boats : )

[@neskire]

When I flew with Air New Zealand last year from LAX, the boarding process used biometrics. Your photo was taken as you started to board at the gate. They already had your passport photo in the system when you scanned it to get your boarding pass and baggage tags. It helped to streamline the whole process.

[@theoriginalThud]

One of my pet peeves is when the pilot asks if I like to watch gladiator movies.

[@sondragramse1770]

LOL

[@robertkelleher1850]

It's so frustrating to see people put small backpacks or purses in the over head bin after being told several times by gate agents, and flight attendant announcements to leave room for larger carry-ons. Then group 4, 5 and 6 have to check all their bags.

[@betagirlearth]

Car keys should be in your personal item bag NOT your luggage.

[@thereseember2800]

I tripped and fell down on the floor-hinged, jet bridge while trying to board the plane. Wearing my weighted backpack made it very difficult to get back up. Thankfully, 2 kind male passengers helped me. The male flight attendant at the plane doorway started laughing because he knew more was yet to come. My friend’s son TWICE accidentally spilled a drink all over me during the flight. Again, the male flight attendant started laughing. We became great friends. He made my trip such a joy in the face of multiple disasters. He especially kept laughing after I’d told him that I’d brought my RN stethoscope in case any passengers needed help.

[@cijmo]

If I don't have a connecting flight, I would just as soon be the last person on the plane and I'm fine being the last one off, too. I have auditory aphasia and I let the people at the gate know that I don't need special boarding but please flash me a sign when my zone is boarding. (They usually express me to the front, not necessary for them to do that but they do.) Between not understanding the announcement, they are talking 10 miles a minute into a really crappy microphone with their hand in front of their mouth. Just ... give me a "look" to know that it's my turn.

[@robertedwards7900]

We have found volunteering to check our carry-ons at the gate allows us to not have to deal with them and it’s free and guarantees it won’t get on another plane by accident. We like it

[@Elle-kr8od]

The airlines create problems for themselves and travelers. If everyone had one free checked bag, and one free carry on item rather than the current carry-on plus personal bag, it would help. and the policing of baggage size and number of bags doesn't have to be done at the point of boarding. It could be done much sooner.

[@donnawing4492]

My big peeve is what you have mentioned. I have special assistance so when those disabled seats are full I am stuck and end up sat on the floor.

[@debbenjo5875]

Airlines that allow oversized luggage as a carry on. Also, my husband is blind and so we get pre-boarding. I hate the sneers and snarky comments we have heard.

[@lindaward5376]

I hear you! As a person on the autistic spectrum, who is also dealing with aging knees that make it difficult to stand for prolonged periods, along with a shoulder injury, I've often had to endure other people's rude behaviour because I'm not visibly disabled; one time I was boarding a public transit bus and politely asked for a seat in the clearly marked priority seating area, and the people sitting there completely ignored me, so I spoke to the bus driver, who was prepared to stop the bus until someone gave me a seat, and thankfully, someone did. My home airport, Toronto Pearson International, offers a Sunflower Lanyard program to identify people with hidden disabilities who may need a little more assistance or patience and understanding from others, so you may want to look into whether your home airport offers something similar.

[@bluetheta]

I know your problem all to well. People do not even respect the white cane any more. Can't tell you how many times people try to cut in front of me and get clipped by the cane and then have the gall to accuse me of "striking" them. I once taught both an airport worker (gate supervisor) and a police officer what the various cane movements/positions - rhythm tapping (I'm moving), double tapping (hey pay attention, you're in my path), guard (usually waiting at active roadways to cross at crosswalk); as well why I have a large sweep arc (detect low height objects). Pre-boarding is not a "hack" (as some videos have purported), but to allow people like myself to get on, stow our carry-on, and get seated, so I can be out of the way when general boarding commences.

[@debbenjo5875]

@@bluetheta 100%!!! His cane has almost been stepped on several times. I love seeing parents teach their kids to watch out for the canes though. That makes me smile. As for the airport, we will normally just stand in line with the others for going through customs, but the TSA folks always pull us out and move us ahead. Other people get so irritated by that. Sorry, not sorry. My husband did not ask to be blind to have advantages.

[@bluetheta]

@@debbenjo5875 I had similar issue. Not all parents teach their kids properly; I nearly took out several rouge toddlers who run across my path while going to the other parent on a CASINO floor (aren't kid prohibited in that environment?)

[@SharonPerson-hm9ds]

​@@bluetheta Some casinos are set up so you have to cross the playing floor to get to another area, so children are allowed to walk through the playing area, but cannot be at a table or machine.

[@artsvdo]

Another awesome video! And the packing list! Gotta download that now! 😊

[@meximlt59]

I was boarding a plane and a woman in a wheelchair was brought to the front of the gate and left there. We started to chat and when I needed to use the restroom I asked if she needed to do the same. She said she did and thanked me. I took her to the restroom and made sure she got safely back to the gate. Why would an airline leave someone who needs wheelchair assistance alone?

[@ExestentialCrisis]

As one of those people, let me assure you, in 10 years of traveling I have had exactly ONE wheelchair assistant who came back to the gate and asked if I needed to use the restroom or get food/drink. It was during a 3 hour layover in Phoenix. They actually checked in with me every 30-45 minutes. Definitely not the norm.

[@SharonPerson-hm9ds]

@meximlt59 - Limited staff comes to mind. They're needed to assist other passengers, not keep you company for 2 hours. They also usually ask if you need to use the facilities before they leave you at your gate.

[@im1who84u]

6:26 Just a tip here. When I am putting my bag in the overhead compartment I always use the compartment across the isle from my seat and maybe even one row forward of the row I am in. Why you might ask? It's so when another passenger decides they want to fiddle around with their bag, or when the plane has landed and everyone is grabbing their bags out of the overhead compartment, I can easily see mine right from where I am sitting and able to observe if anyone is messing with my bag. Another trick I used to do was to put my bag in first class as I was walking through on my way to coach so that I didn't have to mess with right after the plane landed. I could just get up and walk to first class without messing with a bag until I got to first class where there was more room to move around and get my bag right before I exit the plane. Don't try that one today, the flight attendants are wise to that one and will usually catch you when you try to put your bag in the first class overheads.

[@CapeCodGigi]

Ollie is adorable in his costume! Thank you for the amazing insights!

[@PortableProfessional]

You’re welcome! Ollie loves all the attention his costume has brought him!