1. How to put the seat kicker back in their place
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Kid kicking: Turn around and smile. Then say, "You probably don’t realise it, but your child’s got a lively kick back there!" |
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Adult kicking: Turn around and smile. Then say, "You only have to touch these chairs and you feel it!" |
2. How to elbow your way, when seated next to an armrest hogger
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There’s space for everyone!
- The aisle has the aisle armrest and extra leg room
- The middle seat has the opportunity to have two armrest
- The window seat has the window and one armrest
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If difficulty continues maintain your sense of humour and flip a coin for the armrest! |
3. How to hush a talkative fellow passenger
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Say hello, smile and quickly put your ear phones on or start watching a movie |
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Excuse yourself and go to the bathroom to break the communication. Come back and say that you are feeling unwell and are now going to have a sleep |
4. How to dry up a serial toilet user
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Set an example just before meal times and say, "Excuse me, I must use the bathroom before breakfast/lunch/dinner." Hopefully they will follow suit |
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Offer to swap seats if they continuously get up and down |
5. How to sober up a drinker
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Get up and quietly let the flight attendant know the situation |
6. How to tuck your elbows in, when eating meals
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When the meal arrives, remember that it’s elbows in when cutting with your fork and knife. Even if it’s a tough steak, patience is key! |
7. How to wipe away the tears of babies on board
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Remember flying parents are more stressed than you. Smile and they will relax, which will help them better deal with a difficult situation |
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Bring along some heavy duty ear plugs to block out any unwanted noise |
8. How to nudge your neighbour to turn off laptops & mobiles onboard
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Straight away turn to the passenger and say, "So sorry, you must have missed the Captain saying that all electronic equipment has to be off" |
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Set the example and turn off your laptop and mobile when you arrive onboard |
9. How to soothe a cougher and sneezer
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Have an extra packet of tissues on hand and immediately offer them (with a smile) to your fellow passenger. |
10. How to pack lightly for the overhead lockers
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Make sure you don’t take too many bags on board. If there is no room above you take the one next to it or opposite you |
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