Airplane etiquette: 10 Rules of Flying

Keep your personal items, well, personal

It’s as important to be mindful of your personal belongings as it is your personal space. Avoid hitting other passengers with your bag as you walk down the aisles by keeping it in front of you and close to your body. And once you sit down, you should stay there, so make sure you have everything you will need for the flight once you settle in. Reaching over other passengers to access the overhead storage during the flight is uncomfortable for everyone. You also want to avoid taking off your shoes for this gross reason, according to flight attendants.