Touching bodies, tugging at skirts FS!* 16 outrageous passenger behaviors that drive flight attendants crazy

▲ Flight attendants on duty now often feel like they’re on a mission. (Photo / Darzzii / Illustration)

By Rita

Not too long ago, "flying" was still a luxury only the upper class could afford. People dressed up and dined on board; back then, flight attendants were more like "hosts of the aircraft" greeting passengers, rather than today’s role as "sky police"—but those days have disappeared for good.

According to U.S. media outlet Thrillist, today’s low airfares mean almost anyone can fly, but this has also led to an increasing number of passengers making unreasonable demands that affect flight quality. Whether intentional or not, what strange behaviors do passengers exhibit that nearly drive flight attendants insane? Here are 16 shocking examples—remind yourself not to be the "problem passenger" in the eyes of flight attendants on your next flight.

▲ Flight attendants must maintain the best smiles at all times. (Photo / Darzzii / Illustration)

1. Not clearly stating what drink they want, then suddenly flying into a rage when the flight attendant gets it wrong.

2. Unwilling to buy water at the duty-free shop, not using the water dispenser either, and immediately asking the flight attendant for water upon boarding.

3. Repeatedly pressing the call bell.

4. Not checking their seat number and failing to find their seat.

5. Taking off shoes or cutting nails.

6. Touching flight attendants or tugging at their skirts FS.

7. Not removing headphones, then yelling for a drink from the flight attendant.

8. Stretching in the aisle orsneaking into the aircraft galleyto do stretches.

9. Asking flight attendants to dispose of dirty diapers, used tissues, anda Sprite can filled with urine(yes, this is a true story).

10. Complaining nonstop even after being upgraded to first class for free.

11. Refusing to follow "airline pet transportation regulations" and insisting on bringing pets on board.

12. Constantly saying, "The last time I flew, xx and oo were much better than you guys."

13. When thein-flight safety videois playing, talking loudly nonstop.

14. Continuously asking which city the plane is currently flying over.

15. Constantly acting likea problem passengerTheir behavior, yet they emphasize that they are "super easy to deal with."

16. My seat is inthe last row, yet I keep asking the flight attendant, "Why can't the seat recline?"