Bad Passengers: Here Are The Types Of People You Never Want To Sit Next To On A Plane

Traveling is already a taxing and anxiety-inducing experience in and of itself, but add on top of that annoying passengers. It’s even worse when you get placed to sit next to these people. While traveling is stressful enough, when bad passengers are added into the mix, it’s surely a recipe for a perfect storm. Most of the time, there’s nothing that can be done about it except grit your teeth and bear it!

Most flights do allow pets on board, yet they just need to be accounted for (and watched over closely). This is primarily for emotional support animals, so it’s not an uncommon thing. Hopefully, these animals behave properly, but that’s not always the case. 

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic (and, in some cases, still today), passengers are required to wear masks over their mouths. This safety precaution is in place to reduce the risk of the virus’ transmission. So, if you need some rest for the long flight ahead and if you don’t have anything to cover your eyes from the blinding window light, what do you do?

Airplane lavatories bring out the worst in people, it seems. There are people who hate being claustrophobic and confined in small spaces, but what are they supposed to do if they have to go? Well, they have to just brave the horror that is the airplane lavatory. The worst is when there’s no more toilet paper left and you’re just awkwardly in there like: “What am I supposed to do?” 

If you’re flying in the coach cabin on a plane, there’s usually not much legroom. If you’re a tall person, then this is especially sucky. Where are you supposed to put your legs? How are you supposed to move? You don’t. Sometimes, people wait until the seatbelt sign is disabled so they can get up and walk around. And then there’s this person…

People entertain themselves on planes in different ways. Some people read books, do crosswords, watch movies or TV shows, and others open up a tattoo shop right from their seat. Hey, whatever floats your boat!

During super long flights, some passengers just have to be creative with how they can stretch out and get some shut eye. Let’s face it – the lack of legroom and the seats can make your entire body comfortable. Although the seats come with a reclining feature, sometimes you don’t want to annoy the person behind you so you suffer in silence, or be like this guy. 

There are times when as soon as you land, you have to immediately go to an event. So, that means you’ll have to get ready on the plane, which can be quite tricky – not if you have a friend to help (put on fake lashes, that is). 

When you’re exhausted, you often miss out on the snack and drink cart that rolls by. In that case, the flight attendant will usually skip you because they don’t want to interrupt your peaceful sleep. The only downside to this is that you’ll miss out on the food and will be hungry when you wake up! 

We’re curious as to what happened with this man that he needed to dry his socks out. Actually, we don’t even want to know! Using the sun’s natural warming ability is pretty clever, but also, we’re pretty sure that people wouldn’t want to see his crusty socks hanging up. 

Children are already a handful to take care of and, often, challenging to control. We’ve all seen kids throwing tantrums and full-on screaming at airports, but this sight is quite unique. We are not sure what this kid was doing, but, more importantly, where are his parents?

While airplane food is fairly substandard, there are moments when you find yourself eating more after you’ve finished. The meals typically consist of an appetizer, a main meal, and dessert, but that’s just not enough at times! So, what do you resort to when you’re done with your meal? 

On long flights, foot cramps are inevitable. Most times, all you need is a solid foot stretch here and there, but there are moments when you wish you had your own foot masseuse. Well, this guy sure got lucky!

This photo is the primary reason why you should always carry antibacterial wipes with you when you’re traveling. You never know what body part was touching the screen in front of you and when was the last time they showered or washed their hands. In this instance, the person was too lazy to use their hands, and resorted to using their toes as a scrolling tool. 

We’re sure you can recall those girls who were doing their makeup and fake lash installation on the plane, right? And the guy doing a stick and poke on his friend? This lady seems like she belongs in that same group – she is doing her own nails, after all.

If there’s anything we’ve learned from these photos so far, it’s that we’re not surprised how people get creative during a flight. We’ve witnessed the usual stretching out in the aisle and the empty seats in front of you, but this one isn’t something we’ve seen before.

This photo seems very reminiscent of what an Instagram influencer would post. We’re unsure how she managed to land this lavish meal during a plane ride, but she did it somehow. She’s living it up. Just look at all of those lobsters!

We’ve already witnessed one nasty sock passenger before and now there’s another one. This particular sock guy came up with a clever way to dry his sweaty, gross socks. Imagine what everybody else on the plane thought. 

Considering everything we’ve seen on this list, this is truly the worst one. During long-haul flights, the cabin crew usually comes around to collect trash, and you typically hand it to them. Obviously, this person didn’t even bother. 

The lady from a few photos ago stretched her legs upward and somebody else stretched out on the floor. Another person stretched out in their own makeshift hammock. Now, we’ve got a sneaky stretcher and personal-space-invader behind this little kid. 

Being on an airplane means that your sense of personal space goes out the window. Your seat neighbor can watch your every move and whether you eat, sleep, cry, or laugh. While we all strive for privacy on a plane, it usually doesn’t exist. 

Upon first glance, this photo made us chuckle a bit. People are just so bizarre sometimes it helps to laugh. It’s not unusual for passengers to take their shoes off on planes, but this lady took this luxury and turned it on its head.

It’s not a secret that long flights can be boring. Most people have to figure out how to entertain themselves, or they simply just fall asleep to pass the time. For kids, long flights are even more difficult due to their short attention span and non-stop curiosity. 

Girls aren’t the only ones who participate in on-flight beautification and self-care routines, guys do, too. They can also be privy to grooming themselves on a plane. If you don’t believe us, check out this first-class passenger shaving his head.

Where do we even start with this picture? There’s so much going on. First, we need to address the guy that’s using boarding passes to shield his eyes. While we give him points for creativity, wouldn’t his eyes get irritated from the paper?

Before you make assumptions about this photo, we’re going to share the backstory with you. Allegedly, this guy was on his way to a bachelor party in Prague and his friends printed out his lifesize boarding pass as a joke.

We all know those couples that can’t take their eyes off each other and hands (and feet). This photo is a testament to that fact. When a couple is separated on a flight, they still find some way to remain connected.

Airplanes tend to do their best to meet the needs of every passenger on board. From drinks to snacks and meals, to blankets and safety equipment, plus entertainment, passengers are usually very well accommodated. Not much is required of the passenger except to follow the rules and enjoy the flight. 

Many people dream of being taller than they actually are, although, when it comes to flights, sometimes shorter is better. Shorter people have the capability to create more legroom, and, if needed, they can stretch out their legs like this.

During the pandemic, the stress and anxiety of traveling was heightened. People are always worrying about contracting COVID and travel with the risk of being more exposed to the virus at the forefront of their minds. Because of this, we’d only hope that travelers would be a little more considerate of others.