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What you need to know is that before boarding your first flight to any destination, you must follow the etiquette of public places such as airports and airplanes. Unless you’re flying in a private jet, riding a donkey you herded yourself, or are a member of the Branson family, this is the only proper and decent way to travel.
Security Check
I think everyone has experienced how tedious and lengthy the security check process can be. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, it’s often the most time-consuming part of your journey. The queues are packed, and there are always people unprepared—having to take off clothes and open bags for inspection—which delays everyone. So, before you fly, at the very least pay attention to your attire. It’s just as important as manners. Wearing something like gladiator boots will only make you the most unpopular passenger. So, for the sake of others, dress simply.
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Packing Luggage
Whenever I’m standing on a long escalator, there’s always someone in front of me with an overstuffed suitcase, making you worry it might burst. And what happens when such luggage is placed in the overhead compartment? Because it isn’t secured properly, things keep falling out. Ideally, we could check all our bags for free so we could move around freely without worrying about the inconvenience of lugging everything to the restroom or food court. Or even better, all our luggage would be off the plane by the time we land, saving us from waiting 45 minutes for it. But that’s just a fantasy. The most practical solution is to pack your luggage well.
On Dressing
I want to stress that wearing shorts on a plane is highly inappropriate. Unless you’re a DHL courier rushing to a meeting and have no time to change, you have no excuse to wear shorts on a plane. Remember, it gets cold on planes, and you’ll be sitting leg-to-leg with strangers—it’s really not comfortable (unless you’re on your own private jet, of course).
Time on the Plane
For everyone (except the crew), reading is a great way to pass the time on a flight. Flight time is the perfect opportunity to catch up on reading, whether it’s books, newspapers, or even cereal boxes (in-flight magazines don’t count). If you’re not reading, watch a movie or play cards. Don’t expect to strike up a conversation with the stranger next to you—your “chattiness” is unfair to them.
Choosing a Cabin Class
First class is for those naive folks. You’ll find they crave attention, wanting everyone to see them drinking first-class wine, especially since they paid full price for that ticket. But realistically, no one does that. Even for business trips paid by companies, we often upgrade the ticket to business class instead of first to save money. That way, we can spend the savings on a comfortable hotel and truly enjoy ourselves, rather than just those few hours in first class—most of which are spent sleeping anyway.
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About Young Passengers
The combination of noisy children and their indifferent parents might be one of the most effective forms of birth control while traveling. What’s truly irritating are parents who couldn’t care less about their screaming kids, showing zero apology—not even to the other tormented passengers. If you’re traveling with young children, make sure they’re tired and keep bottles and pacifiers handy all day just in case.