Window seat passenger slammed for getting up ‘too much during the flight’
A FREQUENT flyer has slammed a window seat passenger for getting up way too much during a long overnight flight.
The flyer, who was on a nine-hour flight to Istanbul from New York City, revealed her annoying experience.
She revealed she had booked an aisle seat and during the overnight flight, the window seat passenger woke her up six times – all within short durations.
The annoyed flyer said she was trying to sleep on the flight but failed to even shut her eyes for a few minutes as her fellow passenger would wake her up – without an emergency.
She said: ” [The passenger] would go to the lavatories, then 30 minutes later he’d go grab something from his stored bag, then less than an hour later he’d get up to stretch his legs, then he’d get up again to go chit-chat with his buddy.
“Throughout this whole ordeal, I was trying to sleep.
“Why do you have to make my red-eye flight an exponentially more dreadful experience than it already is?”
The flyer said she is happy to make way for another passenger if it is a washroom emergency, but asked others “not to be an a******* about it”.
“Of course, there are some very sensible exceptions, as I’m not a tyrant,” she said.
“If you have to use the plane’s bathroom, you’re more than welcome to wake your aisle neighbour up and ask them to let you pass through. Just don’t be an a******* about it.”
She also gave some advice to other passengers, saying it is best to use the washroom after meals as everyone gets up around that time.
The flyer added: “The lights will be going off soon after that and people will likely try and go to sleep, so it’s best if you get up before then.
“Just let your sleepy neighbour know and be polite about it.”
It comes after a passenger suggested those sitting in the aisle seat should remain alert and awake for the entire flight.
The only exception, according to the passenger, is if the flight is a long-haul journey of seven hours or more.
The reasoning is to ensure that middle and window seat passengers can access the loo, get served by the flight attendants, and evacuate quickly in an emergency.
The Reddit user wrote: “A person sitting in an aisle seat on a plane should not be allowed to sleep.”
“There are some exceptions and those would probably be on any flight longer than seven hours.
“But anything shorter than that, you should not be sleeping. What if the middle or window passenger needs the bathroom, or if the flight attendant needs to hand them something – You’ll be in the way.”
The most sought-after seats on a plane have been revealed in a survey of 3,100 US travellers by Upgraded Points.
It revealed the top choices for those looking to make the most of their flight experience.
Out of the 737-800 airplane seats, five emerged as clear favourites, with seat 1A topping the list.
This prime spot, located right at the front of the plane, was preferred by 5.96 per cent of travellers due to its extra legroom and easy access to the exit.
This makes it the ultimate choice for those who like to stretch out and be the first off the plane.
Other favourites included seats 7F, 7A, 1F and 7C, with similar perks like extra space and fewer disturbances.
Whether you’re a window-gazer, an aisle-snoozer, or a middle-seat armrest warrior, one thing’s for sure—everyone’s got their own rules when it comes to flying.
So next time you’re on a plane, be sure to choose your seat wisely, and maybe think twice before dozing off in that aisle seat.
Worst passengers to have to deal with
A flight attendant has revealed the worst passengers to deal with on flights, here's what she said:
Drunk passengers
“People who make the most of the booze on board are really irritating. We have a lot to think about on our flights as it is, without looking after people who have drunk themselves into a stupor.
“My advice for passengers is to enjoy the included booze, in moderation.
“If there’s an emergency and you’re hammered, you’re going to be no use to anybody, least of all yourself. So it’s best to stay alert.”
Vapers
“Vaping on board is becoming more popular and it’s ridiculous that people think they can get away with it.
“The big plume of fruity smoke is always a bit of a giveaway.
“But it can also cause panic in the rest of the cabin as well – imagine seeing a big smokey cloud in a plane? It’s definitely not something you’re expecting, so will definitely leave people feeling a little frightened.”
Listening to music without headphones
“There’s few things worse than tinny phone music blaring out through the plane cabin, or an episode of Breaking Bad being broadcast from one passenger to the people around them.
“The thing I always tell people to remember is that there are other people on board the plane and they aren’t all travelling for the same reason.
“So keep your music and TV to yourself and just think long and hard about whether the other people on board want to listen to your awful dance music.”