Indian travelers think that rear-seat kickers are the most annoying co-passengers

As flying picks up as a preferred mode of travel for Indians, there is a variety of behavior that can be seen on a flight. While some of the travelers are patient and helpful, the others are inconsiderate and annoying.

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The survey highlights that 76% feel that for the most part, fellow passengers are considerate of other passengers and 59% have offered their seat to a fellow passenger in need. 61% Indians use flights as an opportunity to interact with and know new people. Ironically, 68% of the flyers also dread sitting next to a talkative person.

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Expedia released the results of the 2017 Flight Etiquette study, an annual survey of in-flight behavior across multiple countries and continents.

The survey highlights that Indians find rear-seat kickers (52%), boozers (50%) and loud passengers (49%) most annoying in a flight, while they are most tolerant to flirting singles (33%) and amorous couples (30%). A majority (65%) would pay extra to be seated in a ‘quiet section’ if the airline offered one. Dreading sitting next to someone who talks too much on a flight is a justified fear, as many will engage in conversation. Passengers are particularly considerate to the airline crew and generally follow regulations.

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Most annoying/ offensive passengers in a flight- % of surveyed passengers who voted

Rear Seat Kicker – the passenger who constantly kicks the seat in front of them- 52%
The Boozer – the disruptive passenger who has enjoyed a few too many alcoholic beverages before or during the flight- 50%
Audio Insensitive – the passenger who talks so loudly everyone around him can hear his conversation or turns the volume on his music up so loud everyone around him knows what song he is listening to- 49%
Inattentive Parents – parents who have no control over or pay no attention to their crying, whining or misbehaved children- 48%
The Queue Jumper – the passenger who rushes to deplane before those seated in front of them- 43%
Chatty Cathy - the neighbor who strikes up a conversation and won’t stop- 42%
Seat-back Guy - the passenger who reclines his seat all the way back as soon as the plane is off the ground- 40%
The Armrest Hog – the neighbor who takes both the armrests- 40%
The Aromatic Passenger – the passenger with poor hygiene or who is wearing too much perfume or cologne- 39%
Pungent Foodies– the passenger who brings food with a strong smell on board- 37%
The Undresser – the passenger who removes his/her shoes, socks or a few too many layers of clothing- 36%
Mad Bladder – the window seat passenger who makes frequent visits to the bathroom- 34%
The Single and Ready to Mingle – the passenger who flirts with his/her seatmates- 33%
The Amorous – the couple who displays an inappropriate level of public affection toward one another- 30%