Though there are many threads about airline peeves, hotel peeves and restaurant peeves, I can't recall seeing one about terminal peeves. After a fairly unpleasant layover at PHX yesterday, I thought I'd start one.

1. People wandering aimlessly while talking on cellphones. I can't tell you how many people just walked into my path, completely oblivious of my presence, while talking into their cellphones. Each instance required a rapid change in speed and direction on my part, which took some effort given the inertia from my rollaboard and accompanying computer bag.

2. People hogging seats at the bar. For some reason Concourse A was unusually crowded yesterday. I wanted a quick drink before boarding, but all the seats at the bar were occupied, though only about half by people. The other half of the seats hosted their computer bags, jackets, etc.

3. Groups promenading together. These seemed to be, exclusively, family groups and Kettles at that. They'd saunter along 3, 4 or 5 abreast, effectively blocking what is already a crowded and narrow concourse corridor.

4. People who read magazines at the news stands. Because most of the floor space of the airport concessions is given over to merchandise, there is very little space for customers, particularly given that almost everyone has a trailing rollaboard. What's up with the people who camp out in front of the magazine racks and, rather than choosing what they want and paying for it, treat the place like a library and just stand there reading the magazines, blocking not only those who want to shop of magazines, but those who are just trying to get buy.

5. People who stand at the exits of restrooms. What's up with that? When you leave the restroom, keep walking! Don't stand there, framed in the doorway, as if you're expecting accolades from the crowd.