The 21 Unwritten Rules of Air Travel 

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I was annoyed, did a bunch of travel from SAn fran to NY. Every airport in NYC and San Fran have a different TSA screening requirement. One lets you wear shoes, one makes you take your laptop out of the bag; at LaGuardia, the TSA literally yelled at me, as I attempted to remove my laptop! “Stop! Leave it in your bag!”. “Take off your shoes!” “Leave your shoes on”! Some care about the liquids, others couldn’t care less. One stopped my bag and made me do a special inspection for a tiny tablet in my bag, the next got cranky when I pulled it out, for wasting time. And they are always so angry about simple requests. All I ask is they just make one procedure and keep it consistent!

I wish more people would experience the transportation systems they have in Japan. I was so amazed the first time I went there. Not only do the trains and planes operate smoothly, but the passengers are polite, efficient, and rarely present a problem to the staff or the crew. It really makes for a pleasant travel experience.

Since I work for a major airline, I can tell you stories about passengers not being properly prepared. 1st - Be at the airport on time to check in. Too many try to blame the agents for not getting checked in time, when in fact; it is their own fault! For a Domestic Flight, be at the airport 2 hours early. For an International Flight, be at the airport 3 hours early. 2. Properly pack your bags. A lot of passengers think they can just pack the kitchen and more into their bags when there is a weight limit. Most of the times it is 50 lbs. or less, or you will be paying an overweight fee. Oversized bags are also something of concern. PLEASE check the airlines checked baggage rules. 3. *IF* everyone was ready to be processed through Security, that would make life SO much easier on everyone. YES! Please have your liquids out in the plastic bag, everything out of your pockets, and all the jewelry ready to be placed into the bowls they have for you. 4. At the gate, PLEASE stay clear of the boarding area as most times, the plane has not arrived for your departure and there will people coming out, possibly from a delay; running to make their connections. Please do not impede them! Agents also have a certain amount of time to deplane, have the aircraft serviced, and get everyone on board. PAY ATTENTION to the announcements!! 5. Once on board the airplane, please make sure you have everything you need once you are seated. As an agent, I see WAY too many people once seated; stand back up, open the overhead bin just to get a small item out of them bags. This holds up the boarding process in order to get the aircraft out on time. 6. VERY IMPORTANT!! Use the restroom prior to boarding. Again, this reflects on getting the airplane out on time! 7. Most airlines do NOT serve a meal in Main Cabin anymore. Therefore, it is wise to purchase or bring food onto the airplane before you board. 8. Please make sure you have EVERYTHING with you prior to boarding. Too many people leave little items such as phone chargers, books, passports, wallets, etc. in the boarding area. Please take a look around you as you leave your seat in the boarding area to make sure you have everything. 9. Keep your shoes on during the flight *AND* do NOT use the armrest in front of you as a foot cushion. This is VERY nasty and inconsiderate. 10. Only put 1 item (carryon) into the overhead bins. You are sharing these bins with fellow passengers and not fair to take up additional space when other behind you. This usually ends up having to check others' bags which don't necessarily need to be. Put your smaller items (backpacks, laptop bags, crossover/fanny packs, etc.) under the seat. Also keep your jackets out of the overhead bins as they take up a lot of space until boarding is completed. 11. When boarding, please place that carryon bag into the overhead and then step into the row you are assigned to as quickly as possible as those who are behind you are trying to get to the rear of the aircraft. if you dilly-dally around, it only prevents an on-time departure. 12. If you occupy an aisle seat, please be cognizant of those in the window and middle seats that they may have to go to the lavatory on board during the flight. So, please be kind to them if they tap you on your shoulder to be let out of the row in order to do so. 13. Once the aircraft has pulled into the gate of your arrival, it is not necessary that you immediately and block the aisle. There may be individuals who have *tight* connections. So, if you are at your final destination; please be kind to let those in the rows behind you to exit prior to you. 14. Please be ready to exit the aircraft. This means having all your items (airpods, charging cords, etc.) stowed in your personal item that you had placed under the seat in front of you ready to go. Then when it comes to your row exiting, all you have to do is grab that carryon item out of the overhead bin along with your personal item and getting off the aircraft. Once off the aircraft, whether it is in the jetway or at the gate; please move out of the way if you are waiting for fellow family members or companions. Nothing annoys me more when I am trying to catch another flight and person exiting in front of me just stops in the jetway and does not move. 15. If you have a connecting flight, there are arrival/departure monitors located in the concourse you are exiting the aircraft from. Although most agents who meet the aircrafts normally have this information, it is usually easier if you take the time and look yourself. 16. I do not understand why passengers do not do this, but oh well; here it goes! LOOK at the signs in the airport!!! They tell you EXACTLY where you need to go. Do not ask a United Airlines agent where check-in is for Southwest. This makes yourself look like an idiot even more!! I don't care if you are in a hurry, because you didn't take the time to get to the airport early. The airline agents are NOT *information* booths! Take care and Good Luck passengers!!

Just as important as saying hello to flight attendants when boarding is saying “thank you” when you leave the plane.

32:20 A few years ago I was on a 16 hour flight from DXB to MCO and was asked to switch seats from a center bulkhead seat that I had paid ~$100 for my 6’4” body to a regular coach seat. I said, sorry, no, that I had paid premium. A small older lady who had the bulkhead right side seat offered to switch. I asked if she was sure she didn’t mind and she did not. Everybody was happy. I thanked that very sweet lady several times. ❤

One point to add here is to be considerate to others by taking a bath before doing air travel. Having to endure someone’s body odor & bacteria for hours in an aluminium tube 40 thousand feet in the air is definitely gross & inhumane

I recently took a flight coming back to the states from South America, we left late due to technical issues with the plane. Before we landed the flight attendant said to please allow those who have a connecting flight get off the plane since we were delayed arriving but as soon as we landed everyone stood up except for maybe a couple of us by the back rows. I stayed seated because that was my final destination, and I was in no rush to get off the plane. I felt so bad that most people were not willing to help those who were actually about to miss their connecting flight.

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Yes!! Always acknowledge the f/a’s, they’re there for your safety so be NICE💕✨

First time I went long-haul, I put my initials in HUGE letters in white paint on the suitcase. My travelling companions (some friends of mine) and family members thought that was a complete waste of time and effort. UNTIL we reached the luggage carousel in LAX & we saw umpteen similar cases on the belt. Suddenly - PRESTO! - "There's mine". A (passing) TSA officer saw this and casually mentioned "Damn - that's clever - and so simple". I replied "Yep, just like me". And we laughed. Just sayin'.

I am British and live in Spain, so use low cost airlines to and fro. Unfortunately in a bid to increase revenue, Easy Jet and Ryanair both charge for you to put a carryon in the overhead bins. The only luggage that is free now is a bag you can put under the seat in front of you. I don't know about other small operators throughout the world but feel sure these two companies can't be the only ones cashing in on this new rule. Watched several of your videos - can't be beaten for good info. Love it

Excessive drinking seems to be problem at times. It's crazy how lit people get on before/during flights. Moderation is key. Thanks for the info + video!

Rule 1! - as a frequent business traveller this drives me crazy especially at security in the early hours of the morning when I’m already tired, have a long day ahead and people still have coins, belts, water 😫 Guys fluids have been banned for YEARS! I wear a jacket with zip pockets and throw everything in the pockets so it’s easy to put in the tray and lift out again. Waiting for people to pick up coins out of a tray at the other side of security at 5.30 am is not fun 🙄 Probably best to avoid me at an airport I get too grumpy 😂

Bad deplaning etiquete is my biggest pet peeve!!! 100% without fail I feel like every flight I’ve been on there’s those people that are seated behind and try to beat others who are closer to the exit off the plane. They cut off other passengers who are sitting ahead of them. I think the solution to the problem stands with the flight crew! Deplanning etiquette is something that needs to be announce/instructed by the flight crew as part of their “flight instructions” before take -off and then again as we are landing!!!

I’m an aisle seat person and love having an excuse to get up! I always tell anyone seated next to me to feel free to get up as much as they’d like. My knees get painful when I sit too long. I’d also like to point out that there are families traveling that don’t always have a choice to travel, nor do they get to book their own seats together. Not everyone asking to change seats is doing it because they didn’t want to pay to reserve their seats or didn’t plan in advance. As a military family I am aware we often get separated on flights because the geniuses that book our travel do it last minute and don’t care if you have a special needs young child. Please be understanding. I’m also very sensitive to artificial scents. Colognes and perfumes can trigger migraines.

I’m almost 55, and I love the look I get when I can hop up and get my legs under me so they can pass (I’m almost always in the middle as I travel solo, or with my window loving partner.) I do the same at concert venues, too. I glare at the 20 and 30 somethings who won’t get up and sort of lean their legs to the side.

#19 is my biggest pet peeve as well! I’ve seen people leave their seats for the aisle while the plane is taxing to the gate lol.

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Excellent video ! I totally agree with all your Unwritten Rules of Air Travel. Another unwritten rule I have experienced , is please don't move my bag in the overhead bin, so you can put your bag in, and then move my to another bin, no no no :) Thanks Chris !

Thank you for a very useful video! As a frequent solo traveler to Poland to visit my son who lives and works there, here are some of my observations. One is that politeness with the ticket person pays off. When my flight from Poland to US was cancelled until the next day, I was given a taxi voucher for my trip to and from the airport. One problem is that the number I had to call to order the taxi had a receptionist that spoke ONLY Polish. This was at 3 am. My son helped me and got on the phone with his broken Polish, and told me that he THINKS I have a taxi arriving. When I got to the airport I made a polite suggestion that maybe since there are international travelers, it would be more useful to give us a voucher for an Uber as an option. The ticket person thanked me for the suggestion, and later, when I was ready to board the plane, she ran over to me with a new boarding pass upgrading me to business class! This was Lufthansa. The second thing was about strong cologne. I was in the dreaded middle seat on Finnair from Helsinki to Krakow, and the two MEN I was sitting between were wearing very strong cologne. Finnair wasn't requiring masks, but I put one on to help filter out some of the smell. The third thing is about unruly kids. I was crossing the Atlantic on a flight with kids kicking my seat most of the way. When they weren't kicking my seat, they were running up and down the aisles. The flight attendants tried to deal with this, but they weren't able to stop them for long. I blame the parents because they didn't seem to be trying to correct their kids at all. I say this as a mom and a former teacher.

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People crowd the gate because they want to be sure to have a bin to put their bag in. And if TSA was less angry it would make everyone’s day less dreadful. I have an artificial knee and get the full personal inspection every time but they are always SO mad about it. I wish there was continuity in TSA requirements, too, shoes off, shoes on, tablets in/out of your bag, food in/out, and all the yelling because this airport wants shoes on, not off.

Great info, Chris. We are planning a road trip with a stop here. Thanks

RE: #1 - I always wear a belt with a metal buckle, even when flying. But here is what I do - I remove it as soon as I arrive at the terminal, and loop it through the top carry handle of my knapsack. Ditto for my wrist watch.

I can't believe that some of this stuff even has to be said.

I am handicapped and utilize a wheelchair. When I must go to the bathroom, I must utilize the corner of the seatbacks on the ailse to navigate to the bathroom. Very uncomfortable for others sometimes, but I cannot avoid the seatback corner support. sorry!

I'm doing Cuenca, Ecuador to Nova Scotia.to San Francisco to Charleston SC, then back to Cuenca. A month long trip. Aisle team for sure. This has been a fun and very informative hour. And I'm packing my patience. 90% of trip is using miles.

Thank you. I was never aware I didn't need to put bag directly above my seat.

SUPER good idea about carry-on storage on the plane. I have watched so many of your vids that I did not think I would get any ideas but you came thru as usual, THANKS!

I was on a long haul flight to Australia. A couple got on with active triplets approximately 3/4yrs old. One of those was kicking my seat practically the whole flight. I grit my teeth, but didn't say anything, thinking to myself that it can't be easy for anyone travelling with several youngsters. Not sure I would endure that again though.

In addition to keeping your feet and jackets within your seat area, keep your body in your seat. If you are an overweight individual, get an extra seat. The worst flight of my life was Las Vegas to Phoenix in the middle seat with the window seat guy being a tall, wide individual whose body hung over into my seat forcing me to practically sit in my friend's lap (who had the aisle seat). That was something both of us could have done without!

I have had grown Ups pressing the Knees again the seat and Moving around it made my Sea Shake

Great advice. I'm agreeing whole heartedly with everything!😂 Plastic belt buckles! Travel belts are great(Amazon). Doesn't set off metal detectors and doesn't get flagged on xray either. Used to wear them only for travel, but now it's everyday wear. Take your time at TSA and focus(no distracted talking) after you get through there is a place where you can check everything and put items back in its place. Phone, wallet, etc. Then you'll know if you are missing anything. So many times I see an unclaimed item because the person was deep into conversation with someone else. "Gate lice"...too funny!🤣 Always smile and say "hi" when boarding and "thank you" as you exit. They work hard so always try to make them smile. Carry backpacks in front or wear them on both shoulders (Don't spin around), never on one shoulder or you will hit people. I put my carry-on where I can see it, usually across the aisle and forward of my seat. I hate those that don't know how to get in/out of the seat. Don't pull on the headrest of the row in front. Also, if you want to get into the row stand back and don't block the aisle or no one can get up to let you in. If the guy in the aisle seat has wired earbuds (me) stand back or forward depending on where the plug is so he can step out and forward/back without having to unplug. I only swap seats on short flights

A JFK specific tip: the driveway of the TWA Hotel is a great alternative drop-off point for a departure, especially T5. It isn't busy or noisy at all. It's also great for getting picked up - way easier for the driver to spot you! This is especially good for T5, but you can then use the AirTrain to move within the airport to other terminals.

The issue with overhead space is that if I sit in the back, but stow my bag near the front, it means someone in the front can’t use that space and may end up with their bag far in the back. And that slows everything down. Try to put your bag pretty much in your row. There should be a space for the bags of the people in that row on most planes unless someone has way too big of a bag.

Thanks for all the recommendations! Wish all travelers would know & follow. Please include helpful hints for folks traveling with disabilities. Recently a family death required air travel for me, but I was using 2 canes after a surgery. I used all the airport supports, but found some difficulty with a few travelers. Did experience many helpful travelers as well as airline personnel. Thanks!

I was in Michigan when this was done. Wish I had been here live. Lovely video though

My sister is an airline agent and she gets so annoyed when people start piling up around the boarding door

Regarding having things ready in line for security. The reality is this is generally not possible, especially when it's Winter time and you've already got your hands full with your jacket and you're wearing your backpack. There's rarely anywhere like a table to get things sorted before hand either. I can't get my liquids bag out, my laptop, tablet and camera for inspection before hand. I'm not an octopus! So rather I have them easily accessible and top of the bag and make sure ahead of time that my pockets are empty for the scanner.

I'm very thankful for your advice about adding stickers and such to checked baggage because it's hard for me to recognize my suitcase with bad vision (even with glasses). So with stickers, I can stand away from the baggage claim belt & still get mine easily.

Some group of people just stand the luggage belt shoulder to shoulder, blocking a large part of the belt such that others cannot see or collect their bags even if they saw them passing right in front of them.

One piece of advice I have been given is to put all your liquids and electronics in a gallon Ziploc bag. And this is for checked and carryons. It keeps all your stuff in one place and makes it easy to pull out if you or the TSA needs to. I've never had a problem with a stray charger in the security line since I started doing this.

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Maybe that flight in Japan loads so fast because it's a one hour flight, so nobody needs much. It's a short hop, and one hour is no big deal. Besides, aren't most of them day/business travellers? I wouldn't compare that flight to a long haul like DFW to Frankfurt.

Thanks Chris! I had a lychee and mint iced tea yesterday and it was GREAT. One tip I’d share for larger air travellers like myself is that it’s completely fine to ask for a seatbelt extender. I often ask as I’m boarding as I mostly take domestic flights and I know already the seatbelts don’t quite fit. I return them to the steward as I deplane. If I haven’t asked when boarding but then discover the belt doesn’t fit me properly, rather than hopping up while everyone is still boarding and getting settled I wait for when the crew start coming down the plane closing the bins. I’ve read in chats etc a lot of fatties like me feel so anxious about asking for an extender - some even buy their own so they don’t have to ask. I don’t even know where I’d buy one! But also, it is perfectly fine to ask. You’ll be more comfy and less stressed. Plus, because I’m always polite and friendly when asking about it, I’ve never faced an issue from the staff. I’m sure others out there could share their tips for how to board when you’re in a wheelchair etc. One of our local airlines here would need to read such a message as I had a flight delayed by 95 minutes because the airline were struggling for some reason with how to help a woman board - it’s not unusual, they should’ve been prepared for what to do. Sigh. Aaaaanyways, in general, I think most flight staff etc are just doing their best and as was the theme in many of your rules, being polite and friendly to staff and fellow passengers just makes everyone more comfortable. Oh, also, we have the sunflower thing here in Sydney too, possibly spreading. People are encouraged to wear a lanyard with sunflowers on it if they have a disability that’s not obvious, just as a little sign to staff, I guess in particular if there are any issues.

As part of team aisle seat I always wondered why ppl in aisle seats would just stand there even after their row is full. This explains that I guess. Makes sense - even without the injury risks it's a little overwhelming to be sitting while everyone around you is standing and moving heavy objects near you or above your head. But I do love when the person in the aisle seat tells the rest of the row to let them know if they need to get up, even if they're asleep. I remember feeling blocked in one time when my need for the toilet was quite urgent but reluctant to wake ppl in order to get out - the times when you SHOULDN'T drink too much (water I mean - I don't do alcohol or caffeine when flying) on a long haul flight. Also 1 of the bonuses of team window seat is we get to decide (outside of airline mandated policy) when the shade is up or down. If you don't like it, book a window seat yourself (but if you're NOT sitting in the window seat you have no idea exactly how much glare is coming thru & there's usually plenty of light from other windows on the plane in my experience)

Regarding armrests. Remember that armrest users on the aisle must be careful of service carts and other aisle activity.

The "who gets the armrest" discussion just highlights how demeaning it has become to travel by air.

As a former flight attendant I've gotten hit in the face and head by backpacks as people make the turn to the aisle as they board. Digging in the suitcase while boarding was a pet peeve. Another thing...GET OFF THE PHONE WHILE BOARDING OR DEPLANING. DON'T SHOULDER IT. People bring too much on. Kids have carry ons now and back packs so you have 3 or more bags per row. The bins aren't made for kitchen sinks. Don't expect FAs to lift your luggage if you can't lift it unless you're old or incapacitated. Imagine if you had to lift 25 bags every flight...when you get up from your seat don't pull down the seat in front of you. Don't let your kid kick or pull on the seat in front of them. Don't sit your feet or your child on the tray table. DON'T CHANGE DIAPERS ON TRAY TABLE OR SEATS. If you can't fit a seatbelt on your middle, DON'T SIT IN THE EXIT ROW PLEASE. In an emergency you have to be able to fit through that window otherwise you can endanger lives of everyone. The jumpseat is earned thru training, not a place to rest waiting for the bathroom or a diaper changing place. Just a small list.

Wasn’t there a time flight attendants didnt allow seat swapping because they needed to know where everyone was seating in case of emergencies or other reasons where you need to account for someone’s location on a plane?

Some of the newer planes have monitor controls in the armrest to the right. Assume this means if it controls my monitor, my armrest!

Great video. My camera guy is traveling soon and definitely needed some traveling refreshing tips..lol Thanks so much

I wear suspenders when traveling. Got tired of the belt routine. And since turning 75 I get to keep my shoes on.

What a great job you do!

In my part of the world, the airlines are strict that carry on can only be 7kg.

I AGREE WITH YOU. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS TWICE. ITS SO ANNOYING.

Reclining seats on long haul flights, the unwritten rule seems to be to wait until after the first meal service. I’ve had a couple of fellow passengers recline their seat back into my face as soon as the fasten seatbelt sign has been turned off. It’s very unpleasant

Yes please, no perfume when inflight, be considerate of the other passengers. We’re a fragrance free family & we cannot tolerate any fragrance & it triggers my husband’s migraine & my son’s fragrance allergies 🤧

Thank you soooo much Chris for your info regarding baggage overhead. I had no idea what was proper. I always wondered why no space available. I will now take your cue regarding watching for storage. After years of travel where was I supposed to learn this? I had absolutely no idea. 31:46

These should be written rules by the airlines! With fines attached to each broken one! Good video.

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Definitely agree, so much quicker to just tell the flight attendant your seat number than have the convo that you know where you’re going

Hey Chris. You should do a video on how to positively deal with fly delays and/or cancellations.

lol... and thus why there's a thing called tsa precheck...

Just came across this channel. Thank you ❤❤❤

I always like a paper boarding pass no matter what!

Number 10... uh, no. Anyone who has experienced an overhead rack on a train or bus knows that *your* stuff goes above *your* seat! Planes are literally 'air buses', so... the bin above your seat is yours. If you can, pack your cases vertically, not horizontally. More luggage fits in the bin that way.

Could you please do a video on the different seats/ aisles on an airplane how big they are, the views, the worst and best places to sit on an airplane, etc. I've never traveled on an airplane before but I want to learn everything there is to know so if I ever get a chance to I'll have a heads up on advice and tips. Thank you. Also is there other tips for people with learning disabilities, ADHD, OCD, etc?

I would agree to swap seats IF they paid me some good $$$ for the inconvenience. (If we crash we need to be in our assigned seats for identification of the charred remains, right?)

I get onto a plane in a wheelchair and have a stick to walk. They give me an aisle seat as it is easiest to get to the toilet. It amazing how people manage to climb over me and get back in without disturbing me. Also tnx very. I have to the people who put my case above.

Don’t fart at the seat!!! I lately flew from East to San Diego. Both ways people next to me or around me farted. People’s behavior has gone downhill nowadays.

Middle seat is considered to be the safest

Went on our first flight to Seattle in 4 years from John Wayne a few months ago on Alaska Airlines, a bit weird but it was no big deal.

These are such helpful reminders and this will be an essential video for my family who is about to travel long distance for the first time. One thing I do have a concern with, though, is with talking directly to kids who are kicking your seat. You actually said you would talk to them and not their parents, but in many cultures, you are absolutely not supposed to talk directly to children if a parent is present. That could start a confrontation. If the parent hasn't noticed that their kid is kicking the seat, just kindly smile at the parent and let them know, and they will stop the child. Great video so far!

Please discuss strategies if one needs to use a wheelchair to plane and needs preboarding while being young and without obvious disability

I get the igle seat because of bathroom problems. I get the freedom to get up and go whenever I want

Thank you!

Great etiquette. Thank you.

Regarding seat swapping, it really is not a great idea to swap, if there happens to be an accident it can be difficult to identify the victims. This advice is not mine, but, that from flying crew and the National Safety Boards.

If airlines boarded from the back first, so much of these issues would be avoided!

“Do you mind if we swi…” “No, please go back to your seat.”

The whole country i sometimes say hi and they don't say anything with public transportio

Thanks

Deplaning: if your flight is late and your connection is already boarding, I'm racing to the front right away. I don't need to wait while people who knew the plane was landing didn't bother to get their stuff together and wants to stand in the aisle to put everything away.

people who get afraid of unattended luggage are super paranoid. Think about it there is whole lot of security before it reached that point.

I have mainly experienced the actual running up to the front in smaller planes in the U.S. and was really shocked. I was in business class in the very first seat in the first row and this person almost barrelled over me without apology.

screenshots and put on notes... :)

This is a great list - I might print this off, and then leave it in the planes seat pocket next time I travel🤌🤣

If I paid extra for my seat, not swapping.

How many people are you expecting parents with small children to let in front of them? They can't just waive an entire airport through because they'll inevitably hold someone up. Or do you mean go ahead of them once they're at the belt? Not all agents let people move around.

I feel the services including hotels are declining. Rooms are not well cleaned at used to be higher standard hotels. I hope they are properly trained and supervised.

I hope all travelers watch this. Thanks.

I think the number one answer to all of these unwritten rules and life in general is to be intelligent and don't be rude.

Apple wallet holds your boarding passes. It helps if you delete old ones, especially if you do a similar trip often.

14:05 im scared if I give them a pen they be like why u give me this ahh

I'm just here for the video intro. Best one on the internet.

Get on the plane, go to your seat and sit down. Sometimes there is an incredible amount of faffing about - removing jackets, putting stuff in lockers, taking it out, putting it back in the locker again - and all the time blocking the aisle to everyone trying to get to their seats

Rule: if you insist on chewing gum, please do so without opening your mouth and making any noise at all ~ popping, cracking, smacking, etc. thank you.

Don't block the aisle. When you get up, grab your ____ and go. It's uncivilized to be the one who makes others wait. Like clockwork, on every flight in history, there are people that get up after arrival when the clump of people dissipates, then take 20-25 seconds getting their overhead items. That itself is not the horrible thing; it's that they do this "while the line is moving" thus shutting down all progress. Thus every single one that does this adds time to the total. People in the back can have minutes added to disembarking time just from slowpokes holding up the line.