Travel Etiquette

Is It Rude to Recline Your Seat While Flying?

a close-up of a seat

I recently read this article from USA Today on travel etiquette. I am all for etiquette, as is evidenced by the many posts I write about it. I think everyone should be cognizant of the fact that they are not the only traveler on the road, and act accordingly. However, this article quoted several people…

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Screaming Children and Parents With Headphones

Who would have thought the flights to and from Vegas would give me so much to write about? The drunk people, the wireless mouse, grabbing the seat in front of you….. Here is one more. On the oh so awesome flight home, which included delays and drunk people, there was another element that contributed to…

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Travel Etiquette Tip: Please Don’t Grab the Seat in Front of You. Thank You.

a close-up of a seat

This is something that, in my experience anyway, not many travelers think about. How many times have you finally gotten into your seat on the plane, put your stuff where you want it, and settled in with your book and headphones, when suddenly you are jerked backward because the person behind you is using your…

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Airplane Etiquette: Carry-On Edition

a suitcase with clothes and sandals

With all of the new fees for checked luggage, there has been a lot of emphasis on travel blogs and websites on packing lighter. I talk about how to pack lighter all the time! It’s more efficient, less trouble, and saves room so you can carry-on. People who travel often are usually pretty adept at…

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Ten Rules of Proper Airplane Etiquette from CheapOAir

You know when you read something and think, “It’s like they are inside my brain.” Well, that’s how I feel about this list of plane etiquette rules from CheapOAir. Throughout the whole list, I was nodding and saying, “Yep. That’s right. Oh heck yes!! You tell ’em!!” etc. So, I would like everyone who flies,…

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