Comments on: Airline Passenger Etiquette — When you're NOT the only one on the Plane!

By: Tony Z

Tony Z — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:02:39 +0000

One more tip: Be nice to the flight attendants. I once helped a flight attendant on the ground and later discovered she was working my flight. When she saw me at the gate, she told to be sit in first class where she was working. Not only did I get the free upgrade, she dropped an unopened bottle of campaign in my lap just before deplaning.

By: Danilo

Danilo — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:07:45 +0000

Hmmm, 5-10 bucks? I think what you can afford, based upon how far they have to go, how nice they are and if there are any special circumstances.

I think that they’d be thrilled to get anything, because I’ll bet they might get stiffed more often than you think!

By: Richard E. Hermann

Richard E. Hermann — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:47:27 +0000

I plan to request a wheelchair at the airport to transport me from the check-in to the plane. What amount of tip would be fair and/or expected for the attendant?

By: Matthew Bohun

Matthew Bohun — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:43:05 +0000

I am a bit of a road warrior. I agree with everything you say. One point I would make, however, parents traveling with children should make a point of depriving said children of sugary drinks, candy and other junkfood for at least 12 to 24 hours before the flight, and for the entire flight. Kids scream and are restless, but the sugar and artificial ingredients in junk food is only going to make them zippy and in a confined space that spells trouble with a capital T.

By: Jeff Pabian

Jeff Pabian — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 04:10:33 +0000

Hoo-boy… you said it. Especially about traveling with kids. I know how that feels and when I travel alone, (without the kids), I make it a point to be understanding and even helpful.

Another item should be, “no porno on the plane.” Once I was on a flight and sat next to a girl reading a Playgirl. That was uncomfortable to say the least… casual glance, indeed!

By: Danilo

Danilo — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 06:31:01 +0000

The fact that you’re asking says a lot! Personally, a big reason for checking bags is so you don’t have to mess with them for a large portion of your travel. If you’re going to carry on, duffles make a lot of sense because they will fit just about anywhere. Kids tend to need stuff, and it’s nice to have things that keep them occupied and entertained. Again, it’s kind of the “footprint” issue — are you taking your fair share but no more? It seems kinda-touchy-feely-arbitrary….

I just finished a LAX-Atlanta-Orlando-LAX flight last week,and my security line screeched to a standstill with a lady traveling with her little girl, dog, PARROT, laptop, and two carry-on bags. She had a purse that was so large it had its own zip code, and everyone at this Orlando security line had to wait while she “talked” her parrot out of the cage to take through security, like we all might think it was cute that a parrot would talk to mommy, etc.

Good thing the daggers flying out of everyone’s eyes behind her were just “virtual”, or nobody would have gotten through….

Asking means you care, and frankly that, in and of itself, rocks.

By: C.C.

C.C. — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 00:58:58 +0000

i seldom travel. i don’t want to check in bags. however, i plan to take a duffle..is that a nuisance to people? the bag is practically an average sized gym bag. i also will have my son carry a kiddie backpack. flying with UA.