For Hong Kongers who love to travel, flying is nothing new. But encountering annoying passengers on long-haul flights can definitely ruin your trip. Recently, Expedia conducted a survey with Hong Kong travelers and compiled a “Top 10 Most Annoying Airline Passengers List.” See if any of your “favorites” made the cut?
10th Place: The Selfish Seat Armrest Hogs
9th Place: The Middle Seat Squeezed Between Two Sumo Wrestlers
8th Place: The Backseat Passenger Who Loves to Recline
7th Place: Crying, Noisy, and Out-of-Control Kids with Neglectful Parents
6th Place: The Front-Seat Passenger Who Keeps Their Seat Reclined the Whole Flight
5th Place: The Passenger Who Snores Like Thunder
4th Place: The Chatterbox Seatmate Who Never Shuts Up
3rd Place: The Seatmate Emitting Foul Odors or Overpowering Perfume
2nd Place: The Passenger Who Talks Loudly Non-Stop
1st Place: The Backseat Passenger Who Kicks the Seat Repeatedly
Other annoying behaviors include “exhibitionists” who take off their shoes and socks on the plane, couples engaging in overly intimate behavior, and more. Even if you haven’t encountered any of these annoying passengers, this list can serve as a reference to help you avoid becoming one yourself!