(should have been posted on 12/19)
Oh holiday travelers...here you are at my home away from home--the airport. On behalf of the frequent travelers in the world I have complied a small list of the do's and don'ts of airline travel and behavior. If any of this offends you, that means you are a "holiday traveler" and I am sorry but you really need to change your ways....
1. The TSA and all airlines only allow 1 carry-on suitcase and 1 personal item. That has been the rule for more than 5 years. Now pay attention---a carry-on suitcase must fit into the overhead space if you want to avoid those pesky baggage fees. And please note that those bins should be able to fit 3 (yes, 3) suitcases and still be able to close. If they can't, then your bag is too big. Suck it up and pay the fee--your fellow passengers and the flight crew will thank you, I am sure! A personal item should fit below the seat in front of you. This means your heavy coat, too. I know the floor coud be dirty, well then put the coat in your lap.
2. Now since you are all avoiding the baggage fee and bringing above-mentioned carry-on bags, please put your suitcase away and move into your row. If someone is already seated, be polite and let them get OUT of their seat before you shove you, your 15 bags, and your kids into the row with you. And then stay seated. There are over 300 people who need to access their seats and get situated before the flight can leave the gate area.
3. Let's revisit the armrest rules---you get one. Yes, that's right, you only get ONE armrest per seat and it goes like this: The window seat gets the armrest nearest the window, the middle gets the armrest closest to the window seat and the aisle gets the armrest on the right of the middle-seater. Sometimes this can change, but not really. The aisle seated person has to deal with carts and bathroom goers, so they cannot hang out in the aisle as much as they would like to.
4. If you feel the need to remove your shoes, please do so in your own space. Do not put your shoeless feet in your neighbors section of the under seat space. It's just kind of gross, let's be honest.
5. Once you have gotten through the entire flight and have arrived at the gate, please remain seated until the row in front of you has gotten up. I assure you there is no where else for you to go!
6. At the baggage pick-up, please wait patiently and be aware of others. Although halfof the plane carried their luggage on, there are still over 100 people who need to get a bag and there is no rhyme ot reason for bag delivery. Patience is a virtue...
Follow these simple rules and you will have happy travelers.
Many Thanks-
Girlwhogetseasilyannoyed
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