Travel Faux Pas: The Unwritten Rules of Flying

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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