As travelers begin to fly across the country and the world to be with their families this holiday season, here are some etiquette tips for travelers to avoid meltdowns.
Between canceled flights and lost luggage, travel can be stressful – especially for those traveling with small children.
Here are some do’s and don’ts to follow at the airport and during the journey:
Dim your screen’s brightness
Your screen, whether it be the flight’s TV or your own device, is visible to you and also to the people around you.
Be considerate of the people around you who may be trying to catch a wink of sleep and ensure the screen’s brightness level is dimmed low.
On that note, take a look at the passengers around you and play public-friendly content.
Be considerate of the people around you who may be trying to catch a wink of sleep and ensure the screen’s brightness level is dimmed low
Use headphones, no matter how old you are
Everyone from adults to children should use headphones or AirPods to listen to personal devices while flying to avoid disrupting those around them. Doctors say that even toddlers can use headphones as long as the volume and duration of use is monitored.
The World Health Organization recommends that children avoid listening at volumes higher than 75 decibels for more than 40 hours a week.
The organization recommends using apps that set a volume limit for a device for young children who prefer to watch their favorite shows while traveling to avoid ear damage and ensure that the people around them are not bothered.
Everyone from adults to children should use headphones or AirPods to listen to personal devices while flying to avoid disrupting those around them
The organization recommends using apps that set a volume limit for a device for young children who prefer to watch their favorite shows while traveling to avoid ear damage and ensure that the people around them are not bothered
Share the mutual power outlets
If you are lucky (or unlucky) enough to have a power plug between your and your neighbor’s seat, try not to hog it throughout the journey.
Either ask your neighbor if they would like to charge their device first or remove your chargers after your device is powered up.
Travel with a good quality power bank to prevent emergencies such as your phone’s battery dying while you try to find your ticket.
Either ask your neighbor if they would like to charge their device first or remove your chargers after your device is powered up
Be respectful while shooting videos
While airport videos are a great addition to travel vlogs and Instagram videos, it is essential to be mindful of the people around you while you shoot videos.
It is vital to remember that not everyone feels comfortable being in the background of videos and may be uncomfortable being shot without consenting to it, whether it be at the airport or in the flight.
Try to use background blur apps while you edit the footage or choose a clear background to shoot the videos.
It is vital to remember that not everyone feels comfortable being in the background of videos and may be uncomfortable being shot without consenting to it
This travel advisory comes after multiple incidents of on-air meltdowns have been reported this year, notably when Tiffany Gomas went viral for her infamous plane altercation, which claims started as a dispute over AirPods
This travel advisory comes after multiple incidents of on-air meltdowns have been reported this year, notably when Tiffany Gomas went viral for causing a scene on her American Airlines flight.
She was heard shouting ‘that mother f***er is not real’ at another passenger as she left the aircraft and ended up losing her job due to the meltdown.
The 38-year-old marketing executive could be seen loudly telling a male flight attendant near her seat on the flight from Dallas to Orlando: ‘Stop the f***ing plane, stop the f***ing plane, stop the plane.’
Police reports show she had accused a relative of stealing her AirPods, before screeching that the plane was not safe and would not make it to its destination.
The video’s poster, who goes by @texaskansasnnn, claimed the incident delayed his flight by three hours.
The TikTok user said the woman ‘somehow didn’t get arrested and got back through security after the whole plane had to deplane.’
She later made her rounds on news shows and podcasts, sharing her regret and embarrassment at losing control and becoming famous for all the wrong reasons.