30 Annoying Plane Passengers Who Left Their Manners At The Boarding Gate

If you’re lucky, you’ll never have to witness extreme or violent behavior whiletravelingto your destination. But we can’t promise that you won’t be subjected to an annoying fellow passenger. From stinky feet, to excessive displays of PDA, airplane passengers are going through the most. They’ve been posting their worst air travel experiences online for all the world to see.Bored Pandacompiled a list of the ones that had our jaws on the floor.

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Black bag placed on a blue airplane seat, symbolizing annoying plane passengers.

2 people are using 8 sleeping mats in MSP airport after a bunch of flights to chicago were cancelled. Plenty of others are sleeping on the floor so these selfish tricks can be extra cozy.

Makeshift fort of airplane seats and blue blanket, possibly by annoying plane passengers, in an airport.

Messy airplane seats and floor covered in crumbs, highlighting annoying plane passengers' behavior.

The 29-year-old demanded he be allowed to exit the plane “immediately” mid-flight. When the aircraft crew told him it wasn’t possible, he took it upon himself to try and force open the door. As CBSreported, a flight attendant “positioned herself between the man and the cabin door, blocking his access.” The man then rushed toward the attendant and hit her, prompting fellow passengers to intervene.

Dude went to the bathroom barefoot and then navigated the touchscreen with his toes. I’m gonna need a Silkwood shower after witnessing this

Passengers on a plane with feet resting on the wall, illustrating annoying behavior during flight.

Airplane seat with passenger placing feet on storage area, illustrating annoying plane passengers.

This guy rushed the front to confront the FA in a threatening manner apparently for not receiving snacks as he was sleeping when they serviced his row. Apparently this jerk then decided to smoke in his seat and would not comply with FA.

Police addressing annoying plane passengers inside an airplane cabin.

Messy airplane cabin with trash and crumbs left by annoying plane passengers.

Long hair draped over airplane seat, a common issue with annoying plane passengers.

Bare feet resting on airplane seat, exemplifying annoying plane passengers.

There were around 2,000 incidents involving passengers behaving very badly in 2023. And theFederal Aviation Administrationrevealed there have already been more than 1,800 incidents so far in 2024. A former flight attendantdescribedit perfectly when they wrote that “in recent years, it seems that respect for crew members' instructions can be as difficult to find aslost luggage.”In writing about the uptick in unruly passenger behavior, the former crew member pleads with passengers to practice tolerance “and understand that they’re going to occupy a small space with people from all walks of life. They should do so with respect.”

In writing about the uptick in unruly passenger behavior, the former crew member pleads with passengers to practice tolerance “and understand that they’re going to occupy a small space with people from all walks of life. They should do so with respect.”

Passenger on a plane with feet up on the seat, displaying typical annoying behavior in a cramped cabin space.

People waiting in line at an airport, surrounded by luggage, exemplifying annoying plane passengers.

Man with a bored expression at an airport food counter, embodying the concept of annoying plane passengers.

In the article, Anaïs Monique shares some lesser-known facts about the lack of hygiene on some aircrafts. The former flight attendant reveals that some passengers think it’s okay to use food tray tables as diaper changing stations. Monique also warns that lavatory floors aren’t as clean as you may think, and cautions passengers to always wear shoes, or socks at the very least.“The stains on the carpeted aisles are probably not dried-up cola, and the galley floors have seen various forms of waste and the bottoms of thousands of dirty shoes,” theywrote. And on the dried-up cola note, you might want to put down your lunch before you read any further…

“The stains on the carpeted aisles are probably not dried-up cola, and the galley floors have seen various forms of waste and the bottoms of thousands of dirty shoes,” theywrote. And on the dried-up cola note, you might want to put down your lunch before you read any further…

Passengers on airport benches with luggage, phones, and tablets, depicting annoying-plane-passengers scenario.

Crowded airport baggage claim with passengers waiting for luggage.

Flew out of IAD earlier this week to go home and caught this while trying to find a seat near a charging area to fill up my phone before my flight.

Passenger sprawled across airport seats, displaying annoying-plane-passengers behavior.

Those on board a Delta flight last September were subjected to what the pilot called a “bio-hazard” when someone’s very bad bout of diarrhea ended up all over the cabin of the Airbus A350. The plane was just two hours into the eight-hour flight from the U.S. to Spain. “This is a biohazard issue,” the pilot reportedly told air-traffic control. “We’ve had a passenger who’s had diarrhea all the way through the airplane, so they want us to come back to Atlanta.” The pilot promptly made a u-turn to get passengers to fresher pastures.

Feet on airplane seat armrest, representing annoying plane passengers behavior.

Bare foot on a plane wall, illustrating annoying plane passengers.

Graffiti covers the walls inside a plane lavatory, showcasing the impact of annoying passengers.

“Delta flight 194 from Atlanta to Barcelona returned to Atlanta following an onboard medical issue,” said a representative at the time. “Our teams worked as quickly and safely as possible to thoroughly clean the airplane and get our customers to their final destination. We sincerely apologize to our customers for the delay and inconvenience to their travel plans.”

Hair draped over airplane seat blocking screen, illustrating annoying plane passengers.

Bright purple LED cable on airplane seat causing annoyance to passengers.

Passenger sleeping across airport seats, creating limited seating for others.

But it seems it’s not just humans behaving badly. In April, a United Airlines flight had to be diverted after a dog pooped in the aisle. It took the crew two hours to clean up the mess. The incident happened next to a first class toilet, deeming it unusable for the rest of the flight. A passenger on boardpostedpictures of the grossness, describing how the crew used paper towels to clean the carpet. “The smell never quite went away,” said the passenger.

Crowded airport seating area with annoying plane passengers causing disruption.

Passengers sitting with luggage and electronics at an airport, depicting typical annoying plane passenger behavior.

Jacket draped over an airplane seat, embodying the behavior of annoying plane passengers.

Passenger lying across airplane seats, illustrating annoying-plane-passengers behavior during a flight.

Airplane passenger with an armrest dispute, adjusting belongings during flight.

Messy airplane seat with crumbs and trash, illustrating annoying plane passengers.

Passenger lying across multiple seats in an airplane cabin, exemplifying annoying plane passengers.

Child’s feet on airplane window, highlighting annoying plane passengers.

A person in a wheelchair waits in an airport lounge, highlighting the challenges of annoying plane passengers.

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The flight attendants were made aware of the couple’s actions, and attempted to approach them nicely. The couple ignored the staff and continued to bully the lady in front of them when the staff wasn’t looking.

Passenger on plane with feet up, causing discomfort to others; an example of annoying plane passengers.

Airplane seat with coat draped over seatback, highlighting annoying plane passenger behavior.

Passenger holding a shoe up in an airplane cabin, illustrating annoying plane passengers.

Child creating a mess in airport waiting area, reminiscent of annoying plane passengers.

Man performing yoga poses in airplane aisle, illustrating annoying plane passengers.

Passengers interacting on a plane, with one wearing blue and another holding a large photo, highlighting annoying behavior.

Bare feet on airplane tray table, exemplifying annoying plane passengers behavior.

Dreadlocks drape over airplane seat, highlighting annoying-plane-passengers' habits.

Annoying plane passengers, including one asleep with a green jacket and eye mask, in a crowded airplane cabin.

Passenger sprawled across airport seats, reading a book, with luggage as a pillow, illustrating annoying plane passengers.

Close-up of a passenger’s legs on a plane with another passenger’s shoe invading their space, illustrating annoying-plane-passengers.

Feet propped on a plane seat, illustrating annoying plane passengers.

Damaged USB port on a plane, inconvenient for passengers needing to charge devices.

Feet resting on a plane wall, showcasing typical annoying plane passengers behavior.

A passenger in an airport lounge with feet up, showing casual behavior, luggage nearby, representing annoying plane passengers.

Crowded airplane row with passengers closely seated, highlighting annoying plane passengers in limited space.

Passenger using a phone on an airplane, with another passenger looking annoyed in the background.

Passenger’s leg cramped in tight airplane seat, illustrating annoying plane passengers scenario.

Crowded airplane seat with limited legroom, illustrating annoying plane passengers issue.

Passenger dealing with annoying plane behavior as seatmate sprawls and invades personal space on a flight.

Airport seating area with a long charging cable strewn across the floor, a scene common among annoying plane passengers.