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With globalization, the surge in the migrant population, larger spending capacity, and various other factors, air travel is indeed bringing the world closer together. Air travel is no longer considered a luxury unless you are seated in the front cabin. It has become an everyday phenomenon and a much-needed mode of transport for so many… 

It is a journey that unknown individuals of different demographics take together for varying durations. The longest flight today is from Singapore Changi Airport to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, with a duration of 18 hours and 40 minutes. 

This makes it imperative to establish standard ground rules and travel etiquette for the benefit of the passengers as much as the airline carrier. Since travel is expensive compared to other modes of transport, travellers must ensure they allow their co-passengers to cherish and enjoy their travel experience. 

So here are a few tips on Airplane Etiquette for the globe trotters: 

1.  Take your time getting to your seat. Allow passengers in front of you to settle down.

2.    Stow your hand baggage carefully and as per the instructions. Allow space for others to stow their hand baggage as well. 

3.    Follow the airline regulations, switch mobile phones on aeroplane mode, and wear your seat belt when the sign is on.

4.    Listen to the safety instructions. Never make fun of or laugh at the cabin crew when they are demonstrating emergency procedures.

5.    Always be polite to the cabin crew – Remember that the cabin crew's primary job is to assist passengers during an emergency. Serving meals and beverages is their secondary job. 

6.    Whilst seated, respect the space and privacy of the passenger seated next to you. 

7.    It's okay to converse politely if the other person is interested.

8.    Do watch your table manners; do not spill.

9.    Excuse yourself and apologise for disturbing other passengers while using the restroom. 

10.  When disembarking, give everyone a chance to collect their hand baggage and allow others to leave. Assist other passengers, especially elderly and women, who are travelling with children.

11.  Do not get mad or upset if you don't get your meal choice. Cabin crew generally have very little control over that. But it would be best if you offered feedback about the unsatisfactory service.

12. Be patient with families travelling with children—aid passengers with disabilities and those who require special assistance.