You never know who your seatmate on a plane will be. Some take advantage of the flight to do their nails, record a TikTok, or turn the aisle into an impromptu yoga class. The unwritten rules of coexistence seem to be changing. To address these new habits, Booking.com present The Art of Living Together Onboard, a practical guide with seven key points to enjoy the flight without forgetting that the plane is still a shared space.
The initiative stems from a study conducted by the portal on new onboard habits, highlighting how traveling habits and the situations that most discomfort passengers are evolving. According to the research, almost half of Spaniards (46%) admit to feeling annoyed by another user's behavior during a flight. Among the behaviors that are most irritating are those who invade other passengers' space to take a photo out the window (46%), those who travel barefoot (37%), those who do their nails during the flight (32%), or those who turn the flight into a stage for recording TikTok content (28%).
"Flying is one of the most wonderful experiences there is, as it allows us to discover places, reunite with loved ones, and live new adventures. But it is also a shared experience. Comfort is important, but it should never come at the expense of those around us. Sometimes, simple gestures—like using headphones, respecting other passengers' space, or asking permission before taking a photo or recording a video—are enough to make the journey much more pleasant for everyone," explains the businesswoman Carmen Lomana.
Under the motto The Art of Living Together Onboard, the famous businesswoman advises on seven guidelines to regain good manners in the age of social media, beauty routines, and new ways of traveling.
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It is not surprising, therefore, that many are calling for the recovery of certain basic courtesy rules. 50% of Spaniards believe that listening to videos or music without headphones or recording other passengers without their consent should be prohibited, while four out of ten consider that traveling barefoot should also not be allowed.
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Pilar Crespo, Booking's manager for Spain and Portugal, is clear that the way we fly is changing. "Discomfort during a trip is no longer limited to reclining seats or those who block the aisle before the plane doors open; there is now a whole new set of coexistence rules that travelers must consider," summarizes the expert.