A flight attendant begs travelers to never block passageways, be it the aisle or gate. “Trust us: Everyone will get on board!” says Anne-Marie Miller, a flight attendant with Air New Zealand. “Crowding only slows things down and makes it harder for those whose boarding groups are called to get through.”Once travelers are on the plane, she urges them to not block the aisle after finding their seat. (If you’ve flown before, you can probably recall how annoying it is when someone does this.)“If they need to grab something from the overhead bin or use the restroom, it’s best to wait until everyone is boarded to keep the process smooth and avoid congestion,” Miller explains. “Of course, if it’s truly an emergency, they can flag a flight attendant to help handle the situation—without disrupting the flow.”Related: Nordstrom Rack Is Selling a Flight Attendant-Loved Travelpro Suitcase for 50% Off, and Shoppers Say It’s ‘Worth the Money’5 Other 'Don'ts' When Traveling, According to Flight Attendants
2. Book the last flight
2. Book the last flight
Another item on the “don’t” list is scheduling the last flight of the day. “If your flight is cancelled, a late flight means your options are severely limited, and you may not reach your destination in time,” Bradley explains. “I’ve had my flight cancelled before and been left to find a last-minute hotel.”A safer bet is getting a flight in the morning or middle of the day. After all, the second-to-last flight probably isn’t a great idea, either.Related: How To Sleep on a Plane: 3 Unexpected Tips, According to Getaway Gurus
4. Bring just any food on the plane
It’s okay to bring food onboard, Miller says, but be mindful about what it is since you’re in such close proximity to other people. “Safe options include nothing with a strong scent, like a bag of pretzels, chips or candy,” she shares. Passengers should avoid snacks with peanut butter, she adds—like chocolate peanut butter cups and peanut butter crackers—as “this common allergen can pose serious risks to others” and “it’s best to err on the side of caution.”
5. Not consider others when you’re engaging with entertainment
Back to Miller’s earlier point: In an airplane, you’re around a bunch of people in a fairly tight space—and perhaps for a while. Consider who you’re around and be considerate if you want to have the smoothest, happiest flying experience.“Headphones are a must,” Miller says, regarding both the inflight entertainment system and passengers’ phones.“Also, while passengers are free to enjoy the variety of movies offered onboard, they need to be mindful of who’s nearby,” she adds. “If there are monitors within view of their screen, they should avoid playing anything overly inappropriate out of courtesy.”
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