Flight Attendant Reveals the Most Annoying Complaint Passengers Make
A FLIGHT attendant has revealed the common complaint that the crew is sick of hearing on planes. Although flight attendants are trained to deal with passengers’ complaints, there is one request that they secretly find annoying.
Reclined Seats’ Chaos: The Source of Passenger Frustration
Heather Poole, a flight attendant for 28 years, told CNN that travelers most often moan about a broken entertainment system, lack of wifi, and reclined seats. Recline or not recline has been a debate for a long time with some altercations getting so heated that the crew has to intervene. Although reclining might be well-within your rights, some can be upset at the lack of space in the already-cramped planes.
The Etiquette of Reclining Seats in Flights
One passenger was even caught punching the seat in front after a quarrel over reclining. It doesn’t help that plane seats seem to be getting only smaller, leaving less space to stretch out during the flight. But Poole said that asking flight attendant for help might prove fruitless as “there’s nothing” they can do about reclined seats. She said: “A recliner is allowed to recline, and there’s nothing anyone can do about it.
Flight Safety Concerns Amid Shrinking Spaces
Poole added that if you do recline your seat, it is courteous to do so slowly and be mindful of the people behind to avoid smashed laptops. But it isn’t required for recliners to gain permission from other passengers before leaning their seat back. She said: “I think some passengers need to chill out — people have the right to recline their seat.
The Issue of Space and Airlines’ Role
Poole believes that the anger passengers have for each other is misdirected, and the core issue lies with airlines squeezing too many seats on flights. Poole added: “Really, this isn’t a war on reclined seats. This is about space, and most airlines give you the option to purchase more space. Meanwhile, airlines could be making seats more uncomfortable to encourage travelers to spend more money.