I’ve been flying a lot lately—a lot of for me, anyway—and it is clear people don’t know how to deplane.
People really need to learn airplane etiquette.
Deplaning is not always an orderly process. (Image: Kathryn Reed)
There’s always been the yahoos who stand in the aisle before the doors are even open. Now it’s almost like every aisle passenger and some others are on their feet. Why?
What really irks me is the people seated behind me lining up, and therefore getting off before me, before their real turn.
OK, so this isn’t the biggest issue in the world. But etiquette matters.
On my last flight I half joked with the guy next me (I was in the middle seat) that he should say something to these “cheaters”—he wanted nothing to do with that suggestion, but was clearly annoyed by them as well.
I understand if you have a connection with little time to spare. That’s when you let the people around you know, and you make your way up front. This wasn’t the case.
For all you deplaning “cheaters” you better not fly to Turkey. Anyone who stands up before the plane is at the gate or is in the aisle before it’s his turn could be fined.
In other words, it’s not just etiquette or common sense or politeness to have every row in front of you disembark before your row, it’s the law in Turkey.
I don’t think we should make it a law, but people, learn some patience, learn the etiquette, wait your turn. That means everyone seated in front of you gets off first.
OK, so this isn’t the biggest issue in the world. But etiquette matters.
ABSOLUTELY AGREE!
Back to this issue. I have recently had very tight connections at the Vegas airport. I share my boarding pass with those around me, to assure them I do need to de-plane quickly.
I stand because my leg needs to “unfreeze” before I can walk. I always let the people in front of me go first tho.
I once saw a jerk sprint from the back just as the plane touched down. He was sent back immediately by the FA.
I agree people just need to be a little patient and wait their turn !
Because we are in no hurry, we wait until the last passengers walk down the aisle and then we quietly and slowly deplane. Same with boarding – as the seats are assigned. why stand in line? Get on without a hassle.
It is truly sad about the loss of etiquette not only on planes, but in general. Glad to hear you say it, Kae – I thought I was just getting old!
Okay, so what about the people who bring a carry-on and a backpack and put BOTH items in the overhead bin so when it is finally my turn to stow my luggage, I have to gate check because there is no more room? I purposely go ‘without’ on my trips so I can carry-on only and not have to claim baggage. If I wanted to check my bags, I would bring a wider range of items. ARGH. I think common courtesies have become a thing of the past and it makes me sad. Okay, vent complete!