Snoring
Sep 13, 2016 | 12:25 pm
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Sep 13, 2016 | 12:36 pm
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Once again my early morning flight was disturbed by the constant loud snoring from the guy in 1A. Other than put on my headphones to hope that even without music, he is drowned out so I can read my briefing for my meeting without gnashing my teeth, what do you do? Kick the seat (only if you are directly behind him), ask the FA to help? Get out of your seat to shake him awake (not a good idea if you are in a window seat).
Sep 13, 2016 | 3:18 pm
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Do you really think anyone choses to snore? Get real. They may not even chose to fall asleep, it happens. It is not like someone choosing to talk loudly, talk on a phone, scream in your ear constantly, bring s megaphone on board, or "purposely" disrupt other people. Snoring is a medical condition, not a choice. The one "harmed" is the person who snores, not the other.
Sep 13, 2016 | 8:26 pm
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I don't think I snore on planes, but if I do, I would be absolutely fine if the FA, or whoever is seated near me, shook me gently, woke me up and said, "You're snoring." On the other hand, if someone deliberately kicked the back of my seat (at least hard enough to wake me up), I'd probably ask the FA to tell that person that, if they do it again, I'll ask the police to meet the plane.
Sep 13, 2016 | 9:50 pm
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Sep 13, 2016 | 10:05 pm
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Once again my early morning flight was disturbed by the constant loud snoring from the guy in 1A. Other than put on my headphones to hope that even without music, he is drowned out so I can read my briefing for my meeting without gnashing my teeth, what do you do? Kick the seat (only if you are directly behind him), ask the FA to help? Get out of your seat to shake him awake (not a good idea if you are in a window seat).
Sep 13, 2016 | 11:14 pm
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If only someone would invent a device that fits in or over the ear for the purposes of preventing sound from entering...
Sep 13, 2016 | 11:44 pm
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I've never had anyone complain on a flight, I'd be ok with a nudge from another passenger or FA, but a kick from a pax behind me would result in unpleasantries.
Sep 14, 2016 | 12:48 am
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Once again my early morning flight was disturbed by the constant loud snoring from the guy in 1A. Other than put on my headphones to hope that even without music, he is drowned out so I can read my briefing for my meeting without gnashing my teeth, what do you do? Kick the seat (only if you are directly behind him), ask the FA to help? Get out of your seat to shake him awake (not a good idea if you are in a window seat).
2. Cup his mouth with the palm of your right hand.
3. Continue to do so until he stops breathing.
Sep 14, 2016 | 12:56 am
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Grow a pair? Watch the paralympics and see what dealing with adversity is really like? Act like a proper businessman and prepare for the meeting the night before just in case, for example's sake, oh I dunno, let's say someone next to you on the plane snores? Ask one of your parents if you can swap seats with them? Mind you, it's brightened my morning up just a little, I do hope this runs a little longer but I doubt it! 
Sep 14, 2016 | 6:38 am
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Are you ok if someone screams in your ear contstantly?? How about bringing a megaphone onboard. Still happy??