Travel Agent Jeff Bartel Shares Top Tips for Airplane Etiquette

PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 22, 2013

Summer vacation season is quickly approaching--much to the fear of frequent business flyers, notes Jeff Bartel. Bartel, a travel agent, notes that while sharing an airplane with a group of tourists is any business executive's worst travel nightmare, a simple review of airplane etiquette ensures that everyone's flight goes as smoothly and as pleasurably as possible. In a new statement to the press, Bartel points out a recent travel etiquette article from The Huffington Post--and shares a few comments of his own.

"By following the right airplane etiquette procedures, you make certain that the people around you have a good, comfortable flight--but you also increase your own chances of having a smooth and pleasant travel experience," Jeff Bartel opines, in his press statement.

The article in The Huffington Post, meanwhile, lists ten top airplane etiquette tips--beginning with the importance of arriving at the airport early and taking a few minutes to relax before boarding. Arriving and checking in with enough time to avoid any kind of a rush ensures the chance to sit down, enjoy a cup of coffee, and flip through a magazine before the flight begins--a great and laid-back start to any airplane experience.

Another tip is for passengers who purchase their tickets online, in advance. For these passengers, it is vital to ensure that the full name provided matches the name on the photo ID--which ensures no fumbling around for an alternate form of identification while standing at the ticket line. This is not only a good way to make the check-in smoother, but it is also a courtesy to the others standing in line.

The Huffington Post goes on to advise passengers to keep their hands to themselves. This means never touching or moving another passenger's carry-on or personal bags. Even if a bag takes up too much space in the overhead compartment, the article recommends that passengers simply find an alternate location for their own luggage--perhaps under the seat in front of them, where it is more easily accessed during the flight anyway.

Another important tip is to be polite to parents traveling with small children. While sharing a seat with a mom and her baby may seem annoying, it is almost surely more tiring for the mom herself, so passengers should refrain from rolling their eyes or offering irritated glances.

The Huffington Post also encourages airline passengers to "do a good deed" whenever possible. "What will it hurt to change aisle seats with another passenger so he or she can sit with a family member?" the article muses.

A final tip worth noting is to always let neighboring passengers sleep--and to never wake another passenger just because the attendant has come to collect the drink order. The waking of a fellow passenger is best left to the discretion of the flight attendant.

"All of these are key considerations for those seeking to be model airplane passengers--and to really enjoy their time in the airport and on the place," concludes Jeff Bartel.

ABOUT:

Jeff Bartel is a travel agent and the owner of A Global Perspective Travel Agency. For over a dozen years, Bartel has helped business travelers, newlyweds, families, and twenty-somethings plan their ideal vacation while staying within a budget. His strong relationships with hotels, spas, resorts, golf courses, and airlines around the world allow him to get the best deals for his customers.