10 Types of People You Will Meet on a Flight

We all love travelling and visiting the various parts of the world but the first step on those long-distance destinations is taking a flight. We’ve all taken flights with snarky businessmen to crying toddlers or even someone cute who sits next to you.

Travelling in public can sometimes turn the general public into inconsiderate passengers. Whether you are a first-timer or a pro-level flyer, you’ve probably had seat-mates that made your entire flight a cakewalk or a nightmare.

Here’s a list of flyers that we all have come across in the flying metal tubes.

1. The Armrest Hoarder

It is a flying rule, the person sitting in the middle gets the armrest. They are already squeezed in between two humans; the basic decency is to give them the armrest but alas, this rule doesn’t sit well with everyone. And thus begins the journey of elbow wrestling.

2. The Frequent Flyer

The person who is prepared from the beginning to the end. Who doesn’t love them? They run through security like breeze and don’t hold up the queue. I would follow their lead.

3. The Flying Noob

The first-time flyer who is stuck at every point. This is that passenger who goes twice at least through the security because they either forgot their belt or jewellery. Being stuck behind one isn’t easy.

4. The Scared Passenger

That one passenger who is terrified of flying and every single bump of turbulence sends them into a bigger spiral. From constant praying to hoping that the “phalange” is not broken, they are your go-to for panic lessons. But be kind to them, this might be their phobia.

5. The One Who Passes Out

They have no idea when the flight takes off or lands! They pass out as soon as they sit and sometimes can pass out on you, invading your personal space in their dreamland. LOL

6. The One Who Will Not Shut Up

The chatterbox will not shut up the entire flight. Be ready to be bombarded with random questions about your life and hearing stories from theirs. They are all smiles throughout the way and listening isn’t their forte. So, if you were planning on catching up with some sleep, I am sorry. That is out of the question now!

7. The Lovebirds

Whether they are Honeymooners or teenagers in love, we’ve all come across the lovebirds in our flight. They spend their entire journey cuddling, whispering in each other’s ears, and taking a million selfies. But this can work in your favor and you might get that extra space and peaceful sleep. Let them be in love and stop being cynical, LOL

8. The Backpacker

The one is out on an adventure and can be spotted from a mile on the airport. Usually alone with their rugged backpacks, they have the most interesting stories to say. So, if one ends up talking to you, you are in for a treat

9. Crying toddlers

Kids on the flight are a bit difficult, they may cry, run around the aisles, pull up next to you, and talk to you. A situation that we’ve all come across. They are accompanied by a very exhausted-looking adult and can’t take a wink throughout the journey. The best solution is to carry earplugs or noise-canceling headphones and escape into your happy place

10. The Angel Seat-mate

They are the perfect seat-mates, they are interesting to talk, polite, and respect all the unspoken rules. They say partners like these don’t exist, which is not true but they are indeed rare. If you encounter such a person, thank your stars and enjoy your flight.

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