These are the 6 most annoying air traveler habits according to Americans, from wearing pajamas to reclining your seats
A recent survey by The Points Guy reveals that 42% of Americans believe air travel etiquette has worsened over the last five years. Common complaints include excessive cabin noise, reclining seats, and poor personal hygiene, prompting discussions on behavioral standards for passengers.
Why it matters
As air travel volume increases, the friction between passenger expectations and airline policies highlights a growing social tension in public transit spaces.
The most common complaint among those surveyed is cabin noise. : Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images 42% of US survey respondents said flight etiquette has worsened in the past five years. The most common complaint among respondents related to in-cabin noise. The survey follows US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy's criticism of some flight behavior. From seat-reclining disputes to disagreements over when it's OK to switch seats , many Americans say airline etiquette has gotten worse over the past five years, according to a new survey from the travel website The Points Guy (TPG). Among the respondents' biggest pet peeves were people listening to audio without headphones, reclining their seats too far back, and taking off their shoes in the cabin. TPG commissioned the survey through YouGov, a global public-opinion and data company.
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