| When it comes to air travel, we tend to focus on | | | | crew. Plus, in the end, there are real safety issues at |
| the numerous woes facing airline customers these | | | | stake. |
| days. But while there is plenty of reason for | | | | 3. Bring a large, heavy bag: Again, the rules are there |
| customers to be upset at the airline industry, we | | | | for a reason. You may feel like you can make an |
| tend to forget that people such as pilots and flight | | | | exception for your oversized bag, but what if |
| attendants are just employees, and that they do not | | | | everyone were to do this? If your bag is too big to |
| make the rules. We may get a little steamed at the | | | | easily fit into the cabin baggage compartment, then |
| airlines from time to time, but this doesn't mean that | | | | it's easier for everyone if you just check it. You'll lose |
| the low-level employees should not be treated with | | | | a few minutes, but you'll avoid inconveniencing others. |
| respect and consideration. If you want to be a good | | | | 4. Failing to perform your parental duties: When flying |
| passenger, here are some common behaviors to | | | | with a child, you must have everything you need to |
| avoid. | | | | take care of that child. Airplanes don't carry spare |
| 1. Whine about high prices: Airline tickets and fees are | | | | toys, diapers, or baby formula. Also, make sure the |
| through the roof, and the costs of meals, drinks, and | | | | kid has used the bathroom before boarding and prior |
| even headphones are higher than ever. This is | | | | to landing, as the flight crew simply cannot make |
| frustrating, but we must remind ourselves that the | | | | exceptions when the plane is taking off or landing. |
| flight attendants are not the ones who set the | | | | Don't expect special service just because you're with |
| prices. Keep this in mind, and try to keep a cool head. | | | | a child. |
| If you want to make a statement, save your anger | | | | 5. Stowing your bag at the front of the plane: Some |
| and vote with your wallet by not flying with that | | | | selfish individuals like to board the plane early and |
| company again. | | | | simply shove their bags in the compartments at the |
| 2. Not following instructions: Some in-flight rules may | | | | front of the plane so that they can have easy |
| seem a little ridiculous, but they exist for a reason. | | | | access to them when deplaning. For security |
| There's very little chance that anything is going to go | | | | purposes, all bags need to be near their owners. |
| wrong with your flight, but this doesn't mean that | | | | 6. Expecting the flight crew to give you another seat: |
| you can make any exceptions. When the flight | | | | No one is entitled to an exit row, not even tall men. |
| attendants kindly ask you to turn off your electronic | | | | If you need special service, book your trip early and |
| devices, don't keep your phone on in your pocket | | | | arrange something with the airline. Don't expect the |
| just because it's probably not going to do anything. | | | | flight crew to go out of their way to give you special |
| Yes, it probably doesn't matter, but following | | | | accommodations on the day of the flight. |
| instructions makes everything easier for the flight | | | | |