These are the unwritten rules. Nobody wants to ride a dirty plane. Everybody want their plane ride to be very comfortable as much as possible. It's disappointing that few still needs to be reminded of these, but I'm hoping we can spread this to the traveling community.
1. Please avoid taking phone calls inside the restroom cubicle, especially if you see a long line inside the restroom.
Not only it causes delay for the next person using the cubicle, the people around can hear your conversation, and believe me, it's not fun.
2.That "bag" at the back of the seat in front of you is not a garbage bag!
You see where they put the airline magazine? Yup, it's NOT A GARBAGE BAG! That's where you can put some of your travel documents, your own reading materials, and where flight attendants often leave the menu when they see you don't want to be bothered while you're asleep. So please, keep it neat.
3.Those who sit in the middle-seat have the rights to both armrests.
A lot has been written about this, so I'm hoping this would become a common knowledge among constant flyers. Those who's on the window seat got to have the view, and could rest their head on the, yup, window. Those on the aisle seat has the advantage of extending their legs on the aisle, as long as it's clear, and has the option to turn their heads to that "free" area and not have to endure leaning towards their seatmates. The one who sits in the middle doesn't get to enjoy these perks. Let them have both armrests.
4. Be considerate when reclining your seat. Looking behind you to check if it's ok won't cost you anything.
And politely asking if it's okay to recline a little will actually make the traveling world a better place.
5. Be honest with your luggage
Last Christmas season, I witnessed a family hid a little bicycle (one that would fit a 2 ft doll) from the checked in counter and walked through the immigration thinking they will be able to bring it to plane as a carry on... I guess you can imagine the hassle they went through when we are at the last part of security check.
6. Bring sanitizer/alcohol in your carry on bag. ALWAYS.
Going back to #2, you'll never know what was inside that bag before you boarded.
7. Take advantage of online check-in. Sometimes, you will be given option to choose a seat for free.
8. Airport seats are for human beings, not your luggage.
People get tired. People get sleepy. And people get grumpy. Your 1000-dollars-worth-carry-on-bag won't get uncomfortable sitting on the floor.
9. Interior seat sitters should be mindful of good and bad times to get up.
If you see your seatmate on the aisle seat still eating their meal, try to hold off that pee. Please wait for them to finish their meals before rushing to the toilet.
10. Debark the plane in an orderly manner and don’t push your way into the aisle when no one is even moving yet.
Unless you don't have a checked-in luggage, rushing out of the plane 2 minutes ahead of everyone won't make you get out of the airport ahead of everyone as well. As the old saying goes, patience is a virtue.
