Can You Score 10/10 In This Airport Etiquettes Quiz?

Once you board, make sure your phone is completely powered down or on airplane mode. Not only do most airlines require this, but there are few things more annoying then listening to someone’s alarm clock beep incessantly from some bag tucked away in an overhead cabin

Whether you're picking up a loved one or flying to Hawaii, it's important to prepare and familiarize yourself with the anticipated areas you will be in. You should collect a map of the facility at the entrance or print one off Online to see where you are and where you are going. Airports are notorious for bewildered faces and stressful last-minute marathons to board and check-in.

It is surprising how many people don't understand the premise of forming a single file line. It is morally civil and systematic to wait in a line at the point that you started from, knowing that the people in-front of you have waited longer. At no point should you push-in or jump ahead of the line. Seeing as how you should ideally be early, wait patiently and you'll eventually reach the check-in counter.

While passing through security screening you may be given various instructions or even be chosen to be tested with drug and bomb examinations. During both of these times, it's important to relax and be patient, understanding and cooperative. Seeing as you will be punctual, there's no reason to feel pressured by either of these events occurring.

Stop being gross and maintain personal hygiene.

You almost certainly enjoy the music on your phone and the rewarding chimes of your mobile games, but the people around you probably don’t share the same enthusiasm. Listening to music, games, movies or any other form of entertainment over speakers (instead of through headphones) is inconsiderate to the people around you.

Airport gates can get quite crowded, especially as it gets closer to flight time. Refrain from putting your bags on a seat beside you, putting your feet up or otherwise spreading out. Keep your body and your belongings as compact as possible to allow others to sit while waiting to board.

You should always leave a place at least as clean as you found it, and that includes the airport. Clean up after yourself; that means trying to eat tidily so you don’t leave crumbs everywhere and throwing away your own trash after you leave the restroom or when you get up from your seat in the waiting area at your gate.

If your airline has an assigned seat on your boarding pass, make sure that is the seat you wind up in. Don’t swap your middle seat for a window spot at the last second, don’t try to sit next to your spouse if you booked separate seats and don’t try to edge your way into first class. Asking your fellow passengers to swap spots with you can also lead to some awkward encounters. They booked their seat for a reason, so don’t put them in a position where they feel like they need to switch with you.

Nearly everyone has a black or navy bag, so make sure after you arrive on your final destination that you pick up your own suitcase. To ensure this happens, mark your bag with a distinctive luggage tag or ribbon. Also make sure you know which carousel is yours and how to get there, especially if your final destination is an airport you’ve never been to before.