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The Most Annoying Passengers on a Plane

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Travel + Leisure

4 Mar 2022

Does someone reclining their seat on a plane set you off? How about a crying baby? Perhaps a snoring seatmate sounds like nails on a chalkboard to you? If so, know you're not alone, as these are all a part of the most common airline passenger annoyances.


The Kicker — Your seat being kicked.

The Stinker — A passenger with a bad body odor.

The Loud & Proud — Other passengers talking loudly.

The Leaner — Your seat being pulled or leaned on.

The Drunk Flier — Drunk or tipsy fliers.

The Noisy Kid — Crying babies or children.

The Recliner — The seat in front of you reclining.

The Scented — A passenger wearing strong perfume or cologne.

The Not-so-Masked — Passengers not wearing their masks properly.

The Loud Sleeper — A passenger snoring.

The Stinky Feet — A passenger removing socks or shoes.

The Eager — Passengers standing and getting bags as soon as the plane lands.

The BYO Meal — A passenger bringing on smelly food.

The Weak Bladder — People getting out of their seats regularly.

The Chatty Cathy — Your neighbor talking to you through the flight.

The Armrest Hog — Your neighbor taking up all of the armrest.

The Too Relaxed — A passenger putting their feet up on or between your seat.

The Clapper — Passengers applauding when the plane lands.

The Manspreader — Passengers spreading their legs (a.k.a. manspreading).

The Night Owl — Bright phone or tablet screens on night flights.

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