A woman has taken to social media to share what she thinks is the most annoying thing people do while waiting for a flight – but some people have defended the behaviour

Taking to TikTok to air her grievances, a woman by the username of nicoletravelandlife has highlighted what she considers one of the most irritating behaviours people exhibit at airports.

During her wait for a Ryanair flight to Romania, she spoke out against eager flyers who rush to queue up the moment boarding is announced.

She observed that people typically fall into two camps: those who linger until the last minute before joining the line and those who hurry to form queues even before the gate opens. Her commentary struck a chord with many, sparking further debate about airline travel decorum in the comments section.

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One commenter pointed out the race for overhead luggage space as the driving force behind the scramble to board first, saying: “Also to your first point – people queue to get on first for luggage space nowadays as it’s so tight.”

Another individual recommended paying for specific seats to sidestep the stress, while someone else argued for personal freedom within the airport: “Does it matter if people queue or not, can people do what they want at an airport please, there is enough stress with flying.”

Airport frustrations don’t end at boarding strategies; another pet peeve mentioned was jostling for a position at the front of the security queue.

Additionally, some passengers’ lack of consideration for their in-flight neighbours – be it through loudness, messiness, or encroaching on shared space – adds to the list of travel annoyances, reports the Express.

Other passengers may not be adequately prepared for security screening, causing delays as they struggle with their bags and shoes.

Then there are those who disregard overhead storage rules, occupying more space than necessary and leaving others scrambling to find room for their carry-ons.

To avoid being a nuisance to fellow passengers, it’s important to be mindful of your surroundings when flying.

Being organised and preparing your items for security in advance can help expedite the process and prevent inconveniencing others.

Keeping your conversations low-key and refraining from making phone calls in shared spaces can enhance the flight experience for everyone.

The woman encouraged travellers to be conscious of their surroundings to ensure a pleasant and comfortable flight for all.