IF you’ve felt like travel etiquette has taken a nosedive in recent years, you’re not alone.
In a recent Lonely Happiness study, more than 78% of the 2,002 Americans surveyed felt the same.
While the reason is unclear, many, including pop stars, have noticed a decline in public behaviors, such as concert etiquette, since the pandemic.
When it comes to flying, Solitaire Bliss has confirmed that the state you’re flying from can have a huge impact on your travel experience.
“We surveyed residents in every state and asked a variety of questions about the behaviors they are guilty of, the habits they have witnessed, the airlines they associate with these behaviors and more.” the website explained.
The most common “naughty” behaviors travelers observe include people placing their bags on seats in the terminal, reclining seats without asking permission on the plane, and neglecting to put their phones in airplane mode.
The fourth most common shaming behavior, which 1 in 3 respondents admitted to committing, is releasing gas on the plane.
The survey found that the “wickedest” states were Iowa, Illinois, Virginia, Texas and Georgia, which took the top five spots on the list, respectively.
The most “polite” states include Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, Ohio and Kansas, all of which score less than 65 on a 0 to 100 “Naughty Travel Habits” scale.
Iowa, the naughtiest state, was the only one with a score above 90, with a whopping 94.29.
“Leading the way is Iowa, with a wicked travel habits score of 94.29 out of 100,” the website said.
“When it comes to bad travel habits, Iowans are more likely to put bags on terminal seats and release gasoline on their seats or in an airplane cabin.”
Each state also struggled with different perverse behaviors.
“In second place, with a score of 89.81, is Illinois, where 1 in 4 residents admit to ignoring seat belt signs during a flight,” said the experts at Solitaire Bliss.
“In third place is Virginia, with a score of 88.85 out of 100. During the flight, Virginians’ top bad habits include putting their bags on terminal seats, not putting their phones on airplane mode, and reclining their seats without asking .”
While the study doesn’t serve as a blanket statement for everyone (there can, of course, be misbehaving travelers everywhere), the study results also found that, in general, members of Gen Z and men are the most likely to commit perverse travel behaviors.
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While many honest respondents admitted to their flying behaviors, the study also found that more people said they witnessed rude acts rather than committing them.
One in two travelers said they had smelled other people wearing very strong cologne or perfume, while only 8% of people admitted to using strong fragrances.
“Perhaps this is a case where some travelers are simply unaware of the impact they have on others,” the website said of the discrepancy.
“For them, their scents seem appropriate, while others find it overpowering.
“This is similar to drinking too much and experiencing body odor from not showering, with more people experiencing this than reporting doing it themselves.”
Respondents also felt that rude acts were more likely to emerge on specific airlines, with Americans tending to associate Spirit Airlines with the behaviors.
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