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Delta Airlines to show in-flight etiquette films
I remember one particular red-eye flight where I was THAT person -- you know, the very last one to board (I had a sprained ankle and had gotten practically strip-searched at security), in a middle seat, and with a bulging day pack that I could barely cram into the overhead compartment. As I limped my way to the back of the plane, the unbuckled hip belt on my day pack began slapping dozing passengers in their faces. I didn't realize it until a flight attendant chased me down and admonished me for giving the passengers such rude awakenings. Although my friends and I still laugh about the situation, it was actually pretty embarrassing. Perhaps if I had been educated on airplane etiquette, I would've been more aware of the effect of my actions on other passengers. I'd like to think I was just exhausted and rushed, but that's still no excuse for smacking people in the face.
It appears that I'm not the only unaware passenger out there. Delta is attempting to raise awareness of proper airline etiquette with a series of animations to be shown during flights. According to the Associated Press, the snippets include "Middleman," about the middle-seat bully; "Kidtastrophe," depicting unruly tots on planes; "Lav Dance," about the person who bumps into everyone in the airplane aisle while returning from the lavatory; and "Shady Lady," about the passenger who raises or closes the window shade without considering other passengers.
So far, none about the passenger who smacks everyone in the face with her hip belt. Whew.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
pam Dec 10th 2007 8:28PM
My favorite movie theater here in Seattle shows a 50s style educational film called "A Trip to the Movies" about not being a jerk in the theater. I hope the Delta film has the same sense of humor and also, hallelujah. What a great idea. I hope that have Drinky Guy, the guy who gets plowed on airplane booze and hits on his neighbor.
jennysexkitty Dec 30th 2007 4:27PM
I am often the last person on the plane... guess I love to make an entrance (and not be crammed into that horrible space for a half hour longer than necessary)! On more than one occasion I have had to boot people out of my seat... you gotta wait til that door is closed people. Would love to add some things to the flight etiquette clips... including the mother who doesn't buy a ticket for baby, but then expects them to get a seat. Also, clues about the body language of your neighbor that scream out please don't talk to me. Hmm... I have become a snobby flyer in my old age... whoops!~
Elizabeth James Jan 1st 2008 9:21AM
Gee, if the coach class passengers complained, could you imagine if you had also swiped the faces of those 1st class passengers too. They look so pathetic when you pass through first class on your way to no class. They are just desperate to be noticed as they look up at you with puppy eyes. There has to be a sadistic reason why airlines board first class passengers first. I would think boarding these passengers last would avoid them being assaulted unintentionally by the 'low caste' passengers.