This week the 10xTravel team tackles the most controversial topics in air travel. From the great seat recline debate to the dreaded barefoot passenger, Travis, Bryce, and Emily discuss the most shocking faux pas they've come across in their own travels.
Should you put your personal item in the overhead bin? Is it okay to take off your shoes? And who really gets the middle armrest? Tune in as Travis, Bryce, and Emily share their pet peeves, hot takes, and a few tips to practice your best plane etiquette on your next flight.
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00:00 Introduction: Travis Takes The Lead
01:55 Episode Overview and Travel Faux Pas
04:14 Airline Seat and Cabin Etiquette
04:25 The Great Seat Recline Debate
08:59 Middle Seat Armrest Dilemma
10:36 Barefoot on Planes: Yay or Nay?
15:52 Overhead Bin Etiquette
21:32 Standing Up When the Seatbelt Sign Turns Off
22:53 Gate Lice and Boarding Procedures
27:02 In-Flight Behaviors: Headphones and More
31:18 Headphones and In-Flight Entertainment
32:24 Flighty App and Flight Tracking Fun
34:16 Window Shade Etiquette: Short Haul vs Long Haul
42:40 Airport Security Line Etiquette
45:55 Food and Drink Etiquette on Planes
51:00 Lounge Etiquette and Final Thoughts
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