Annoying things that people do when travelling

[scottpilot10]

1. people that approach the security scanner and then unload laptop etc etc rather than having it sorted before hand.
2. people that have to go through the scanner multiple times because they forgot phone, keys, steel capped shoes, (why am I always behind one of these?)
3. overweight persons generally carrying bags of doughnuts waddling onto the plane at snails pace
4. people who ignore the carry-bag limits
5. people who put the seat back on short haul flights
6. people who stay forever in the toilet (what are they doing in there?)
7. people who, on boarding, stand in the aisle, believing that they can take as long as they like to stow coats, put bags away, without due regard to other passengers
8. people who, when exiting, take hours to retrieve bags from overhead lockers and seem oblivious to other waiting passengers
9. rude people who talk on their mobile phones while entering an airport lounge thrusting their boarding pass (or lounge card) at service staff without pausing to acknowledge their fellow human beings.
10. people who don't say thank you

 

[straitman]

1. people that approach the security scanner and then unload laptop etc etc rather than having it sorted before hand.
2. people that have to go through the scanner multiple times because they forgot phone, keys, steel capped shoes, (why am I always behind one of these?)
3. overweight persons generally carrying bags of doughnuts waddling onto the plane at snails pace
4. people who ignore the carry-bag limits
5. people who put the seat back on short haul flights
6. people who stay forever in the toilet (what are they doing in there?)
7. people who, on boarding, stand in the aisle, believing that they can take as long as they like to stow coats, put bags away, without due regard to other passengers
8. people who, when exiting, take hours to retrieve bags from overhead lockers and seem oblivious to other waiting passengers
9. rude people who talk on their mobile phones while entering an airport lounge thrusting their boarding pass (or lounge card) at service staff without pausing to acknowledge their fellow human beings.
10. people who don't say thank you

I'll agree with you on items 2 - 10 but I'm not taking my laptop out of my bag ahead of time for you or anyone. (It only takes about 2 sec if you are organised)

 

[ozmille]

1. people that approach the security scanner and then unload laptop etc etc rather than having it sorted before hand.
2. people that have to go through the scanner multiple times because they forgot phone, keys, steel capped shoes, (why am I always behind one of these?)
3. overweight persons generally carrying bags of doughnuts waddling onto the plane at snails pace
4. people who ignore the carry-bag limits
5. people who put the seat back on short haul flights
6. people who stay forever in the toilet (what are they doing in there?)
7. people who, on boarding, stand in the aisle, believing that they can take as long as they like to stow coats, put bags away, without due regard to other passengers
8. people who, when exiting, take hours to retrieve bags from overhead lockers and seem oblivious to other waiting passengers
9. rude people who talk on their mobile phones while entering an airport lounge thrusting their boarding pass (or lounge card) at service staff without pausing to acknowledge their fellow human beings.
10. people who don't say thank you

Please add the most irritating bit for me. People who stand in groups on the walk ways. Never ceases to annoy me, especially when they don't get out of the way.

 

[mannej]

I think number 6 may be a bit harsh. Flying truly does not mix well with some people and their stomach...But fair game to the rest of them.

I will add one to the list. People who have the seats in your row, who board after you and have the nerve to ask could I please swap seats with you, it'll make things easier. It is like if you wanted an aisle seat, you should have asked for an aisle seat...

 

[dajop]

I'll agree with you on items 2 - 10 but I'm not taking my laptop out of my bag ahead of time for you or anyone. (It only takes about 2 sec if you are organised)

Somehow I don't think taking 2 secs is the problem. I usually have my bag unzipped and lift it straight out onto to tray as soon as I get there likewise takes 2 secs. I'm all for people taking as long as they like to get laptops out, keys, phones, remove jackets - that's fine take - just let those who are prepared, jump in front of you if the security people are standing idle and there's a long queue!

 

[Meggsy]

1. people who stay forever in the toilet (what are they doing in there?)

Maybe working up the courage to run the gauntlet of the Business class cabin to return to their 'coach class seat':mrgreen:

 

[Maca44]

I agree with all your comments, but my pet hate is 4, people who ignore carry on limits. (hope Americans don't read this :shock

 

[ozmille]

just thought of another one. People who are in row 54 and start looking for seat numbers from row one... keep walking :!:

 

[scottpilot10]

I'll agree with you on items 2 - 10 but I'm not taking my laptop out of my bag ahead of time for you or anyone. (It only takes about 2 sec if you are organised)

Agree, but what I am talking about is all the other stuff that they suddenly have to get organised i.e. fluids, change, belt, and I'm talking a lot more than 2 seconds!

 

[significance]

Most of those don't bother me, though I agree some are inconsiderate. My peeves:

• People who climb over you to get to the aisle or their seat, instead of indicating that they'd like to get out and giving you a moment to get up and let them past.
• People who overhang their seat in some way so that they touch you unless you squeeze awkwardly into a corner (not targeting those who physically can't help it - just those who could avoid it but seem not to care that it's your space).
• People who have one last cigarette - or a chain of them - right before boarding, and smell awful (becoming rarer, fortunately).

 

[Maca44]

Agree, but what I am talking about is all the other stuff that they suddenly have to get organised i.e. fluids, change, belt, and I'm talking a lot more than 2 seconds!

I agree about the time it takes. Having two metal hips I virtually have to strip down etc, but I prepare to do so before getting into line, with the exception of shoes which I take off as I reach securety. I carry a plastic bag with me, put all my coin, watch, wallet, belt etc into it, and secure it in my carry on so that when I reach security I am ready within a matter of seconds.

 

[scottpilot10]

Please add the most irritating bit for me. People who stand in groups on the walk ways. Never ceases to annoy me, especially when they don't get out of the way.

Mille, I may be a bit odd, but I never use the walk ways. I spend so much time on my backside that I relish the chance to get some exercise even it means a km walk at Changi. I find that a walk gets the blood flowing again and I am usually faster than the travellator especially with the usual blockages.

 

[Maca44]

Agree, but what I am talking about is all the other stuff that they suddenly have to get organised i.e. fluids, change, belt, and I'm talking a lot more than 2 seconds!

I agree about the time it takes.  Having two metal hips I virtually have to strip down etc, but I prepare to do so before getting into line, with the exception of shoes which I take off as I reach securety.  I carry a plastic bag with me, put all my coin, watch, wallet, belt etc into it, and secure it in my carry on so that when I reach security I am ready within a matter of seconds.

 

[Must...Fly!]

1) People who smell
2) People who recline their seats
3) Short people in exit rows!!

 

[JohnK]

And the list is likely to be different for all travellers.

For security screening I am not going to get ready before hand. Laptop bag comes off shoulder, unzip bag take laptop out and put in tray, wallet and phone(s) go in laptop bag, take jacket off and put in tray. There is nothing else on my person other than boarding pass. It has taken a total of <1 minute. I generally stay at the back of the bench and if there are people already in front of me I have not held anyone up. If I am the first in line I ask people to go through while I get ready. I hate it when people go past me or I have asked to come through then do the same as me and make me wait.

People who have no consideration for others around them including talking loudly, using mobile phones and talking loud enough so others can hear. Seriously why do people wait until they are in enclosed spaces (lounges, trains, buses) to conduct their phone calls? Do it in your own time and when you are alone and let others have their peace.

People who recline.

People who hog armrests.

People who take forever at premium check-in.

People who use knife and forks to eat the meal in economy, even pasta, and then also use a knife to meticulously cut the bread roll with knife and spread the margarine. Seriously? A fork is more than enough to do all those tasks.

People who expect you to give up your pre-allocated seat so they can sit together. Get yourself organised like I have otherwise just put up with your allocated seat.

 

[Vinny]

Recliners.

Armrest hoggers. Especially the ones who should have booked two seats.

Newspaper readers, especially of the newscorp variety. Surely there's enough time to read it while waiting for the flight. There's nothing in there anyway.

Overhead luggage freaks who take forever thus impeding others from progressing. I'm sure they are OK but stuff the other pax.

Aisle seat pax who must board first then whinge when a window seat pax arrives.

Screaming brats.

Pax who check in as a family of 15. All with excess luggage.

Pax who smoked half a pack before boarding and commence coughing their lungs out. The smell is bad enough. Chewing gum doesn't improve things.

Pax who when asked to remove shoes at security, put them on immediately after the metal detector holding up the line. The view isn't always the best either.

Screaming brats.

 

[notzac]

Anyone that smells bad or intrudes in my personal space.

Inconsiderate or rude pax (noting that a large number of transgressions are covered by this one).

Lounge dragons or other airline staff that don't know premium benefit rules for their airline / alliance.

People who for whatever reason feel they are above the rules (if I have to shut down my electronic devices then so do you..!)

 

[MadFairlane]

I just can't stand people that bring half their house as carry on...

 

[Must...Fly!]

Pax who smoked half a pack before boarding and commence coughing their lungs out. The smell is bad enough. Chewing gum doesn't improve things.

I 100% agree with this one. It irritates me (physically and mentally).

 

[rechoboam]

And the list is likely to be different for all travellers.

For security screening I am not going to get ready before hand. Laptop bag comes off shoulder, unzip bag take laptop out and put in tray, wallet and phone(s) go in laptop bag, take jacket off and put in tray. There is nothing else on my person other than boarding pass. It has taken a total of <1 minute. I generally stay at the back of the bench and if there are people already in front of me I have not held anyone up. If I am the first in line I ask people to go through while I get ready. I hate it when people go past me or I have asked to come through then do the same as me and make me wait.

People who have no consideration for others around them including talking loudly, using mobile phones and talking loud enough so others can hear. Seriously why do people wait until they are in enclosed spaces (lounges, trains, buses) to conduct their phone calls? Do it in your own time and when you are alone and let others have their peace.

People who recline.

People who hog armrests.

People who take forever at premium check-in.

People who use knife and forks to eat the meal in economy, even pasta, and then also use a knife to meticulously cut the bread roll with knife and spread the margarine. Seriously? A fork is more than enough to do all those tasks.

People who expect you to give up your pre-allocated seat so they can sit together. Get yourself organised like I have otherwise just put up with your allocated seat.

Why do you give up your wallet? I would never let my wallet or passport leave my person.