It’s true. I go to Disney World a LOT.
When you go to Disney World a lot, you’re on a plane a lot. Well, in case you drive. But I don’t drive. SO I’m on a plane a lot. Anyway, you get the point. When you fly to Disney World so often, you very quickly start to learn what your traveling pet peeves are. I mean, not to focus on the negative side of things, but there are a lot of annoying aspects when it comes to flying. I’m here to share with you my pet peeves when it comes to other people on the flight. Let’s go!
Now, before I jump into these, I understand that things happen. Sometimes there are circumstances where doing these things is completely justified. I get it! But if you’re just partaking in casual travel…please don’t do these things.
FaceTiming your Great Aunt Sue.
No one, and I mean no one, wants to listen to your lengthy conversation over FaceTime while we’re all thousands of feet in the air. It’s disrespectful to those around you who might be trying to rest and might not have headphones or a way to tune you out. Plus, since it’s so loud on the plane, you’re likely already having to shout above the noise anyway. Then, it’s extra loud for everybody!
Another thing I’ve experienced is overhearing phone calls and FaceTimes in the airport BATHROOM. Please don’t do this! That’s so uncomfortable!
Communicating with your travel pals from across the plane.
A lot of airlines don’t have assigned seats when boarding. In many cases, this causes large groups of travelers to be split up when boarding. The problem arises when these folks start talking to each other from across the plane. Except they normally aren’t just talking. They’re yelling.
Please, please be like the rest of us, get on the plane wifi, and start a group chat. There’s no reason to disturb everyone else by yelling across the plane to each other. There are enough sounds to begin with!
Taking shoes off.
No way, under ANY circumstances, should you be takin’ those shoes off on an airplane. Firstly, that floor is probably crawling with germs. Secondly, you’re probably a bit sweaty from trekking around the airport and being on a crowded plane. Your feet don’t smell like sunshine and daisies!
Please just keep those shoes on your feet. Sincerely, every other person on the flight with you.
Purposefully taking up too much room
Now, there is absolutely nothing wrong with taking up space. You have every right to take up space! The problem arises when folks purposely spread their legs as wide as they can, take up the entire arm rest, and when they leave their stuff strewn everywhere.
This leaves others less room to take up their own space that they’re also entitled to! Please just be mindful of the space that you’re taking up and whether or not it might be inconsiderate for other people.
Like I said, if you’ve done any of these things due to an unforeseen circumstance, that’s totally okay. But the problem arises when a habit is made out of these things! We’ll be sure to keep you up to date with more ways to be a better traveler and Disney World visitor, so make sure to follow along so that you’re always in the loop.
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Agreed. I once witnessed a break-up, mid-flight on FaceTime while taxing out onto the runway. Then I had to sit next to him for the remainder of the flight listening to him call her every name in the book, and then try to calm his crying fits from the middle seat.
I did not know the guy.
A priest was sitting on the other side of me and I kept nudging him to interfere and help.
The flight attendant came by and asked the priest if he wanted an alcoholic beverage. He looked and said “Oh no. To close to the main office.” The parodies of the middle seat flight.
Amen, sister! Preach!! I guess the moral of the story is just remembering to exert a little effort to consider the ones around us, whether we’re in the parks, a plane, or elsewhere.