As an adult, I wouldn't take my shoes off while on a plane, but what are your thoughts on a child doing it, ages 5 and 8. Just wondering what the proper etiquette is?
As an adult, I wouldn't take my shoes off while on a plane, but what are your thoughts on a child doing it, ages 5 and 8. Just wondering what the proper etiquette is?
persimmon / 1495 posts
As long as their shoes aren't getting into other people's areas and they aren't sticking their feet by strangers, I wouldn't think twice if kids had their shoes off, especially on a longer flight.
pomelo / 5258 posts
I've taken my kids shoes off before because they end up kicking the seat in front of them occasionally - even when they're trying their best and I'm watching them closely. I find taking the shoes off lessens the impact of the occasional kick.
olive / 74 posts
@hellobeeboston: @Corduroy: great! thank you! my kids like taking off their shoes on a long car drive, and i think they'll want to/be more comfortable without shoes on our long flight. will just make sure they keep their feet to themselves.
kiwi / 583 posts
Agree with others. I wouldn't think twice about it. Just have them put their shoes back on if they walk to the bathroom or something. If they are in their seat, I don't think most people would even notice.
olive / 74 posts
@Lahela017: thanks! yes, would have them put on their shoes when walking or going to the bathroom.
pomelo / 5573 posts
Hijacking your thread for another airplane etiquette question - I’m currently on a plane where kids in both the row behind me and the row across from me are watching shows on tablets without headphones. Is this ok? I would never let my kids do it and it’s making me insane but there was a kid behind me on the flight in doing it too.
nectarine / 2433 posts
@erinbaderin: That’s a hard no for me - not ok at all. The parents should have brought headphones so that the kids aren’t disturbing others.
I will say I have been on the plane with adults who do this too… I will never understand. I don’t want to spend a 2.5 hour flight listening to the person beside me play Candy Crush 🤦♀️
pomelo / 5257 posts
@erinbaderin: nooooo! That is one of my biggest pet peeves—people listening to their phones or tablets in public without headphones. I think it’s rude at any age and definitely never allow my kids to do it.
olive / 74 posts
@erinbaderin: that’s not ok, everyone should wear headphones on the plane if they’re going to be on their tablets.
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