that Air traveler “Some grown men really need to grow up,” he says, after witnessing an unexpected confrontation between a male colleague Airline company passenger and Gateway Agent (GA).
The incident, narrated in A Reddit Another, happened while boarding a “packed” Flight from Atlanta to Newark. The original poster (OP), user shebrew11, described a moment when a man on board Group 1 was impatient while fulfilling a criteria safety Exit row seating procedures.
He rolled his eyes
GA has reminded all passengers in the exit line that they are required to verbally confirm that they are willing to assist emergency. However, before the General Assembly could finish her question, the man repeatedly interrupted her with the word “yes” and tried to continue on the jet bridge.
After being stopped a few times, he rolled it over eyes in frustration before finally allowing the General Assembly to complete the obligatory question and respond correctly.
While this exchange only delayed his boarding by a few seconds, the OP noticed the irony of his impatience – by the time he got to the plane. AirplanesThere was still a line waiting to get in.
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the Reddit Another one that struck a chord with others travelerswith many pointing out the entitlement and lack of patience that frequent flyers often display.
As one user commented, “Some guys never miss an opportunity to show off world How important they think they are.”
Another added: “Someone who has supposedly achieved enough success in life To be able to fly in pretty seats, you suppose, you’ll know that some things require a person to do all the movements, the whole rituals, for the sake of responsibility. “Unfortunately.”
Aviation etiquette: a growing concern
The exchange as described by the OP enters into the ongoing conversation about Airline company Etiquette and respect for airline employees, especially as the travel industry faces increasing pressure due to rising passenger numbers.
According to A YouGov poll on airline etiquetteMost travelers believe that basic morals are eroding in the air. The survey you quoted NewsweekIt was found that 77% of Americans We believe that airline etiquette has worsened in recent years.
gas, Flight attendants And other airlines employees They often face disrespect from eligible travelers, especially those who have a place in airline loyalty programs.
Some passengers assume that their frequent flyer privileges place them above standard safety and boarding procedures, a pattern of… behavior That was evident in this Reddit anecdote.
Passenger readiness
Aviation Professionals have long stressed that following safety procedures — even such seemingly redundant ones as verbally confirming exit line responsibilities — is not just about compliance, it is also about passenger preparedness in the event of an emergency.
the Suites over Camarillo The Aviation Etiquette Guide highlights the importance of respecting flight crews and airline employees, stressing that even experienced travelers should follow basic rules and procedures to ensure a smooth boarding process.
“The only thing that works”
For gate agents, ensuring airline safety compliance Systems It is a non-negotiable responsibility. And for passengers – no matter how often they travel – respecting those doing their job is just as important as arriving at their destination on time.
The OP shared his own tactics in a response in the Reddit thread: “Fighting doesn’t work. Scolding doesn’t work. Appealing to reason doesn’t work.
“When adults act like… childrenThe only thing that works is laughing at them.”
Newsweek I contacted shebrew11 for comment via Reddit.
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