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Expedia Reveals Most Annoying Passengers

The seat kickers may have topped the list yet again, but don’t worry, there are plenty of other irritating behaviors on the list.

Expedia has released the results of its annual Airplane Etiquette Survey and when it comes to annoying behaviors, some things never change. For the third year running, seat kickers have topped the list of in-flight irritants.

Surveying data from 1,005 American travelers, the study has ranked the 14 most annoying passenger habits. While 64 percent of those surveyed said seat kickers were the ultimate annoyance, inattentive parents and “aromatic” passengers garnered disapproval rates of 59 and 55 percent, respectively. The latter category includes both those wearing too much scent as well as those who are simply smelly.

Spots four, five and six are taken up by the “Audio Insensitive,” the “Boozer” and the “Chatty Cathy.” These first two types of passengers came equal in terms of their ability to aggravate their fellow travelers, with both garnering a 49 percent annoyance rating. The talkative “Chatty Cathy” character received 40 percent of the vote of those surveyed.

Line jumpers and space hoggers also featured prominently. With a disapproval rating of 35 percent, passengers who shove down the aisle in an attempt to disembark first are decidedly unpopular among their fellow travelers. But many equally dislike those who recline their seats as soon as the plane takes off. This behavior is almost on par with armrest hogging, a habit that received a 34 percent disapproval rating.

Food smells also aroused the ire of passengers, with 30 percent surveyed disapproving of pungent in-air picnics. Undressers and amorous passengers are at the bottom of Expedia’s list, with both behaviors garnering 28 percent of the vote.

The least annoying habits were displayed by those who disturbed fellow travelers in their quest to use the lavatory plus those who, as described by Expedia, make themselves known as “Single and Ready to Mingle.” These passengers received ratings of 22 and 18 percent, respectively.

Speaking of the results of the survey, John Morrey, vice president and general manager, Expedia.com, said that the study “shows that small acts of decorum can go a long way. After all, as it relates to flights, we are quite literally all in this together.”

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