In this hilarious and honest follow-up to one of our most popular episodes, Bryce, Emily, and Travis tackle a brand-new batch of travel faux pas submitted by listeners and inspired by their own recent adventures.
From the fiery debate over kids in premium cabins to the eternal question of whether it's ever okay to go barefoot on a plane, the 10xTravel crew breaks down the weirdest, worst, and most relatable travel etiquette dilemmas out there.
You'll hear:
- Airplane seat etiquette
- Who really owns the overhead bin?
- Controversial takes on lounge hogs, gate lice, and tuna sandwiches
- Ethical gray zones in points & miles, including award booking tactics and status sharing
- Real confessions from the crew on their most questionable in-flight behaviors
Before you go, tell us: What’s YOUR biggest travel pet peeve? Drop a comment or leave us a review with your favorite (or most infuriating) travel faux pas!
In this episode:
00:00 Intro & pet peeves (including roundabouts)
04:50 Kids in business class
13:10 Bare feet on planes
20:55 Overhead bin wars & lounge space hoarders
30:40 Taking hotel amenities: classy or klepto?
36:00 Sharing elite status: smart or shady?
44:45 Booking multiple award flights: fair game or foul?
47:00 Friends & points
51:00 Gate lice, lounge to-go food, and taking plane selfies
57:00 Faux Pas Confession Time!
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