https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 18:07:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2113780 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 23:33:53 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2113780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hate when people who sit in the middle / back of the plane put their bags in the front bins instead of the bins by their seat. DH and I always sit near the front because of his status (he travels for work weekly), and frequently I have to put our bag way behind us because people from the back of the plane used our bins instead of theirs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2113565 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 18:28:46 +0000 Foodnerd81 2113565@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My biggest one is crowding the gate way before your zone is called. Guess what- you have an assigned seat. Chill out and move back so the people who are supposed to be boarding now can actually board! And I don't think I deserve special treatment for flying with a baby or anything, but is it too much to ask that you actually move out of my way when I say excuse me, carrying my toddler and bag, to board when I'm supposed to? I had so many people just kind of look at me and shuffle their feet. Thanks. </p> <p>@daisyfay: @ineebee: Dh and I disagree on the reclining seat thing. He thinks everyone should recline. I think the tiny increase in comfort from reclining MY seat is much less than the amount of discomfort from the person in front of me reclining into me. But I am eternally grateful that the people sitting in front of me while I had my toddler in my lap did not recline! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2113469 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 16:56:37 +0000 daisyfay 2113469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ineebee: I'm surprised no one has mentioned reclining either! I am in favor of reclining; I have a lot of back issues and the pitch of the seat reclined is far more comfortable for me, especially for long flights. I expect that the person in front of me will recline also. </p> <p>Maybe I'm antisocial but my main pet peeve is seatmates who just want to talk. I travel solo a lot and actually look forward to flights as uninterrupted reading time, and the last thing I want is to get stuck making small talk with some stranger for an indeterminate period of time. </p> <p>Also maybe this is a fluke but I have been on more than one flight where someone near me painted their nails mid-flight. Come on! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2113373 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 15:27:46 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2113373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>People who play games on their phone iPad with the volume on. People who let the kids play games or watch videos on the phone or iPad witht the volume at max. Its called headphones! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2113305 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 14:45:09 +0000 Corduroy 2113305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The people that run up from the back of the plane before the door opens drive me nuts. Like you are the only person that wants to get off the plane.</p> <p>On Southwest I will take a middle seat at the front of the plane over an aisle/window at the back. I want to get off the plane and have a chance at seeing my kid before she goes to sleep. If you want a chance to have an empty seat next to you don't sit in the first few rows. Most of the time the flight is completely booked anyway. That hardcore eyeroll and deep sign are totally unnecessary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2113279 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 14:31:44 +0000 yoursilverlining 2113279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Coral: OMG yes. Like, have you flown in the last 10 years people? The rules are not new! We did the TSA pre-check thing and it makes security such a calmer process. Totally worth it if you travel more than even a couple times a year! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2113278 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 14:30:19 +0000 lawbee11 2113278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Torchwood: Ha, yeah, definitely don't dehydrate yourself. She just asked about pet peeves and that's one of mine. I try to sit by the window so that people getting up doesn't bother me (I like to sleep on planes). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2113265 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 14:24:29 +0000 Torchwood 2113265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: That one I can't agree with. I DO go right before we board, every time. I just have a genuinely tiny bladder. I try to limit fluids when flying, but I'm not going to dehydrate myself to avoid inconveniencing someone for the few seconds it takes to let me up. I do try to always get an aisle seat, or take the middle and let DH have the aisle, but that's not always possible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2113251 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 14:14:35 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2113251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just don't kick my seat please, or let your kid. I know kids get antsy, but I appreciate when their parents try to get them to stop instead of just letting them do it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2113244 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 14:10:10 +0000 looch 2113244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TheSwissWifeStyle: In our experience, you want to get on the last second possible with a child! Usually, one of us goes on first to get situated and the other one stays off with our son until last call. Then we get on. Otherwise, it's a cluster.</p> <p>I hate security the most, because I always feel rushed and my husband always gets extra screening. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2113175 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:31:46 +0000 Mrs. Coral 2113175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>People who don't have their sh*t together when going through security. "I can't bring a full size bottle of shampoo? GASP! You want me to do WHAT?! Take my belt off??" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2113174 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:31:46 +0000 ineebee 2113174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>- When people stuff overhead bins with things that they obviously can keep on their laps like jackets and small bags and don't even move them when the attendants announce that there's no more room for bags!<br /> - When people talk really loudly across the aisle<br /> - When people wait until it's their turn to get off the plane to put stuff away into their carry-on or put on their jacket. Let's go, people!!<br /> - When people don't make any effort to protect others from their sicknesses.</p> <p>I may have missed it, but I'm surprised no one has said anything about leaning back in your seat. I know people feel really strongly about this on both sides, so I thought someone might mention it! I'm undecided, but I follow DH's lead and don't do it unless the person behind me is sleeping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2113145 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:16:02 +0000 Astro Bee 2113145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have sooo many pet peeves, but DH and I both travel frequently for work, as well as for personal travel, so I think I've seen them all. My biggest ones are:</p> <p>- trying to board before your row/zone (I love it when the flight attendent turns them away!).<br /> - congregating in front of the desk/lines and getting in the way of people trying to board their proper row/zone.<br /> - people who roll their suitcases behind them down the aisles (pick it up people, and if it's too heavy, it should be checked!).<br /> - women who can't lift their luggage up ahead (agree wij above post).<br /> - people trying to take more than their alloted amount of carry-on.<br /> - people trying to fit something that obviously won't go into the overhead storage and trying to slam the door closed.<br /> - people putting their luggage in the first avail bin, instead of where their seat is.<br /> - people who have no idea what needs to come off or out at security. </p> <p>Basically, most people piss me off when traveling. :wink: But it's because it seems like so many people are either ignorant, clueless or inconsiderate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2113133 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:11:03 +0000 lamariniere 2113133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I loathe almost every aspect of flying! Can't someone hurry up and invent teleportation!?!? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2113005 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 12:17:19 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 2113005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, I'll definitely add people who let their kids run up and down the aisle. The airplane is not a playground people! How do people think this is ok? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2112996 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 12:14:43 +0000 mediagirl 2112996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>-People who rush off.<br /> -People who bump into you while walking down the aisle and don't say sorry.<br /> -Women who act like they can't lift their own suitcase into the overhead bin and then want a man to help them. Check it if you can't put it up yourself.<br /> -People who bring stupid things on the plane that won't fit in the overhead compartment.<br /> -People who think their roller bag will fit under the seat in front of them.<br /> -People who bring stinky food onto the plane.<br /> -People who think the flight attendant is their personal attendant and use the call button every chance they can.<br /> -People who let their kids sit on their tray table so it bounces the seat in front of them for the entire trip.<br /> -People who fart on airplanes.</p> <p>:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2112995 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 12:14:08 +0000 lawbee11 2112995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't like when I'm on the aisle and someone in the middle or window gets up to use the restroom like half an hour into the flight. Dude, just go right before you board! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2112993 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 12:12:27 +0000 BSB 2112993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TheSwissWifeStyle: I do like to get up when they announce the zone before me. Yesterday, I got zone 2 (woohoo, thank you Frequent flyer card) and the person ahead of me apologized to the flight attendant for boarding early!?!? If you are not cleared to board, why are you in line?!? Step out of line and let others who can board board! It's not that hard to step to the side. </p> <p>DH with his asthma does need extra time to board but he usually goes up and asks if he can board early. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2112991 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 12:11:53 +0000 BadgerMom 2112991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: Haha yep! DH uses that move too! Gotta love those DH's that watch out for us and all the other "less important" people on the plane ha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2112980 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 12:09:40 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 2112980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BadgerMom: Oh no! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2112977 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 12:09:03 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 2112977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ajsmommy: wtf, that sucks!!</p> <p>@bluestriped bee: oh, boo :(</p> <p>Oh, and also when ppl's music is so loud even through their headphones! It's like they're trying to get you to hear the "super awesome cool" music they are listening to. Ugh, no thanks buddy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2112974 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 12:08:41 +0000 BSB 2112974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BadgerMom: Haha. DH said he would have gotten up and blocked him from advancing further. I was traveling alone so no DH to help with the situation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2112965 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 12:06:30 +0000 BadgerMom 2112965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TheSwissWifeStyle: Some airlines don't pre-board people with young children anymore. I think we were on United and another family with two young kids assumed they could board and the gate person wouldn't let them on the plane! I couldn't believe it. I thought the dad was going to reach out a strangle the gate guy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2112964 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 12:06:06 +0000 Anagram 2112964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine are more related to the closeness of the situation. I get serious rage when people right next to me overflow their seat into mine or smack/crack their gum continuously for the whole flight--I can usually even hear it through headphones. That sound literally makes me sick to my stomach. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2112960 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 12:05:50 +0000 BSB 2112960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TheSwissWifeStyle: No, I was on a work trip. Traveling at 9.5 weeks was exhausting and I had some insomnia (pregnancy related maybe) the night before and so carried into my flight... it was a very uncomfortable flight. I had a layover so maybe it would have been uncomfortable flights even if I was not pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2112953 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 12:02:03 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 2112953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh man....I always say I don't mind traveling, I just hate everyone else on the plane. I hate it when people line up to get on the plane, and their group isn't even near to being called. So when you're group is called you have to navigate through all those people. Man it's gonna be great when our LOs get here, and we can get on first!! lol Just thought of that...</p> <p>Just lines in general. Meh. </p> <p>@bluestriped bee: did you go back to PA? How was traveling while pregnant? </p> <p>@BadgerMom: I always wish I had the b^ll$ to say something like that! I usually just give a passive-aggresive side-eye, haha! But seriously, people suck sometimes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2112952 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 12:01:51 +0000 Ajsmommy 2112952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a very very bad experience once and it all revolves around rude, inconsiderate people. :( I was traveling with my grandmother who is in her 80's people. We were on SW, so it was pick your own seat. Well I got on and picked a seat, unfortunately for some odd reason my gram was in the next batch of boarders. She was on the plane and I could see her, like she was 5-6 rows up just waiting to get by people to get to me so she could sit by me.. well sure enough some mid 40's man sat by me, I politely asked if he minded moving across the aisle b/c my gram (see right there--&gt;) was coming and we'd like to sit by each other. He looked at me, didn't say anything and sat down. The flight attendant then came over and told me "no saving seats".... ughh, I almost got kicked off the plane, for real. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2112949 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 12:01:04 +0000 yoursilverlining 2112949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hate when people hog the overhead space in rows not anywhere close to their own row (AKA, bin-space-stealers). If your bag is that big, get it gate-checked! </p> <p>Also, the people who push ahead of their row to exit. Just like in school people, sometimes you have to wait in line and wait your turn. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2112947 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 11:59:52 +0000 sunshineandsushi 2112947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you're sitting by the aisle or by the window and I'm in the middle, you don't get both armrests. Not fair. </p> <p>Also, just because you can't see the person behind you, doesn't mean they can't smell you when you decide to pass gas. Gross. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-traveling-by-plane#post-2112917 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 11:50:08 +0000 BadgerMom 2112917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: Yep, that's exactly what I was going to say too! Drives me nuts! DH likes to sometimes say things, like "Oh, go ahead, you're obviously more important than the rest of us." :shocked: </p>