Aeroplane etiquette

[Maz]

Yes!

What is the etiquette in such a situation though? Would it be ok to ask someone to put their shoes back on, or would you just grimace and bear it? Tough one. Depends on the length of the flight I suppose. Anything more than three hours and I think I'd nearly have to say something. Best thing would probably be to use a stewardess as a conduit so you don't get the back of their seat in your mouth afterwards.

edit; it would probably actually be the person behind you who was the offender so you could get some small revenge by reclining back as far as possible!

I just bear through it, I'd be a bit fearful. You never know what way some people would react to you asking them to put on their shoes

[Billy Lord]

The airlines should eliminate reclining seats. No one needs to lie down to go asleep. When the person in front of me reclines I try every trick in the book to annoy them, from the bam-bam knee in the back to 'accidentally' pouring drinks over them. I consider it a declaration of war.

[DaveyCakes]

im an offender here im afraid. Best thing to do is wait til everyone is sleeping (if its a night flight) and peel off your sweaty runners then. The relief is fantastic. The smell is woecious but ive mastered the art of the poker face.

Alternatively, can anyone tell me what footwear is best? I travel in my runners for comfort but man my feet fckin reek when im travelling. strangely my feet dont normally stink. I think its all the walking, running and waiting around airports that you have to do... I think a spare pair of socks before boarding is a must from now on.

Don't wear cotton socks, merino wool is just the job

[Poor Student]

Do I-Pods and mobile phones really carry much of a threat during taxi/takeoff/landing? On nearly every flight the stewards seem to miss these electronic devices still being used by some ignoramus and it tends to make me nervous. Is there a need for this procedure? It seems to be endlessly violated.

[Maz]

Do I-Pods and mobile phones really carry much of a threat during taxi/takeoff/landing? On nearly every flight the stewards seem to miss these electronic devices still being used by some ignoramus and it tends to make me nervous. Is there a need for this procedure? It seems to be endlessly violated.

I know on the particular flight I spoke of above, the air hostess was really adamant he turn it off before we took off, but as for how much a threat I dont know

[shakermaker1982]

I'm 6 4" so I struggle to even get my legs into the bloody seat so it amuses me greatly when some **** spends the whole 50 minute flight to Dublin trying to push back his seat even though it isn't physically possible to do so!!!!! Do you actually need to have a kip for 50 minutes? Long haul flights I'd understand and I'd book a seat with extra leg room but there is no way I'm forking out for a flight that takes under an hour.

[SkStu]

Do I-Pods and mobile phones really carry much of a threat during taxi/takeoff/landing? On nearly every flight the stewards seem to miss these electronic devices still being used by some ignoramus and it tends to make me nervous. Is there a need for this procedure? It seems to be endlessly violated.

im surprised a student hasnt seen the relevant episode of Mythbusters! that myth was busted

[endabob1]

I'm not even tall ...I'm about 5'10".

I'd actually argue it the other way and say if endabob wants to stretch himself out HE'S the one who should be opting to fly first class.

It's just a lack of consideration thing really.

I'm 5'4" so I don't need to pay for extra leg room

The one single advantage of being a Hobbitt

[Schlooooomp]

Do I-Pods and mobile phones really carry much of a threat during taxi/takeoff/landing? On nearly every flight the stewards seem to miss these electronic devices still being used by some ignoramus and it tends to make me nervous. Is there a need for this procedure? It seems to be endlessly violated.

They don't want you listening to an iPod or any other personal audio device at takeoff time so that you can hear the safety messages.

[Green Tribe]

Our flight from Bristol Shannon yesterday (Ryanair), I sat down, no window! That was weird. Extremely hungover, got really freaked out at the bumpy landing

[Sligo Hornet]

Our flight from Bristol Shannon yesterday (Ryanair), I sat down, no window! That was weird. Extremely hungover, got really freaked out at the bumpy landing

Were you sat in the toilet by mistake!?

[Green Tribe]

Were you sat in the toilet by mistake!?

Not that I can remember
Seriously there was no window, really freaked me out, hungover to hell, you know you are moving but you can't see it! Maybe it's cost-cutting by ryanair?

[KevB76]

Do you actually need to have a kip for 50 minutes?

I always sleep on flights, regardless how short the journey.
Its not a choice I make, it just happens.
I had a theory they messed with the oxygen levels to deliberately knock out the passengers (for all I know everyone else is asleep too ).

Although it could be due more to the fact I usuallt travel on the early morning and late night flights, and have typically worked late for a few days to make sure everythings ok with work before I head off for a few days.

The best thing is I know I'll fall asleep as we're taxi'ing along the runway, and wake as we're coming in to land, so evry flight appears to take about 5 minutes

[pete]

I always sleep on flights, regardless how short the journey.

I am the opposite. I doubt if I could even sleep on a round the world flight. Even on recent business class for 10 hour trip overnight I probably slept for at most an hour. Even watching absolute drivel movie (Shooter ) was no use.

No one listens to the safety notices. The life jackets are just so they can find the bodies in the sea.