It's the most wonderful time of the year....yet some of
us are cranky! Holiday air travel is
tricky enough without adding a naughty seatmate to the mix, so we've put some
ideas together to help you keep your Christmas cool, and enjoy your flight!
1. Board with your zone.
Don’t cut people in line! Many people
who board first paid for the privilege, so it is only fair to honor it.
2. Do a good deed.
Will it really hurt to switch seats so a family can sit together? If they suggest
you trade your aisle seat for their middle seat, use your best judgment. You’re
sure to be on Santa’s “nice list” this year!
3. Don’t give parents dirty stares. While
you may pray that the woman with the screaming baby doesn’t take the seat next
to yours, avoid glaring at her. If she sits next to you, refrain from visibly
sulking. She knows that her precious darling is making noise; she doesn’t need
you to remind her.
4. Middle seats get the armrest. Do
you know anyone who likes to sit in the middle seat? Didn’t think so! Give
those unlucky travelers the comfort of using both armrests. You’ll survive with
the armrest that’s dedicated to you.
5. Check before you recline. Yes,
it’s your right to recline, but wouldn’t it be nice to look behind you before
you do? Give that traveler a chance to close his laptop before your seat
crushes it.
6. Let your neighbor sleep. Trying
to catch up on your “long winter’s nap” can be tough during a flight. Leave it
to the discretion of the stewardess to decide who gets a wake up nudge or who sleeps
through the pretzels and orange juice call.
Let the spirit of the season
be reason enough to take the high road as you travel. Remember, everyone’s just trying to get to
the presents and dinner table on time!
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