Kicking your seatback like crazy is so annoying — 3 in-flight behaviors most disliked by 80% of Taiwanese

▲ Diagram of an airplane cabin. (Photo / Reporter Chang Yizhong)

Reported by Cai Wenjun / Taipei

Airplanes are not only essential transport for travelers going around the world, but every flight also becomes part of your travel memories. But what passenger behaviors in the cabin do you find the most unbearable? Travel platform Expedia (智游网) has released“The 10 Most Annoying Passenger Types in Taiwan”, with those who drink too much alcohol before or during the flight topping the list of least favorite passengers.

Expedia recently conducted a survey among 1,095 Taiwanese travelers on in-flight etiquette to find out which types of passengers they find most unbearable. The top three are: drinking too much alcohol before or during the flight, speaking loudly or playing music at high volume, and repeatedly kicking the seat in front. Over 80% of Taiwanese respondents said these are the three most disliked behaviors.

▲ Passengers who constantly kick the seatback are also criticized by many in Taiwan. (Diagram / Reporter Cai Wenjun)

However, most Taiwanese still follow in-flight etiquette. The survey shows that nearly 90% of Taiwanese say they will clean up their seat before leaving the plane, and 83% said they also consider other passengers, so most choose activities like “sleeping,” “watching movies,” or “looking out the window” — behaviors that don’t disturb others. Still, over 40% of Taiwanese say they often take the opportunity to meet new people or strike up conversations with strangers seated nearby during flights. Expedia (智游网) recommends developing good in-flight etiquette habits during the journey, respecting the rights of other passengers, in order to ensure a comfortable flying experience.

▲ Some even use the seatback as a footrest. (Diagram / CC0)

The 10 Most Annoying Passenger Behaviors in Taiwan

1. Drinking too much alcohol before or during the flight
2. Speaking loudly or playing music at high volume
3. Repeatedly kicking the seatback of the seat in front
4. Parents who can’t control their noisy children
5. Strong body odor or excessive perfume
6. Constantly talking
7. Rushing to get off the plane
8. Taking off shoes, socks, or clothes after boarding
9. Occupying both armrests
10. Reclining the seat as soon as the plane takes off