Traveling

I just got back from a lovely trip and was once again reminded of bad manners. I don't know what it is with travel that brings out the worst in most people.

Why is it when it nears boarding time on an airplane people crowd the gate? It's impossible for the people who are called to board the plane because it's jammed with bodies agitated about getting on the plane first so they have a place to stow their luggage.

Of course airlines could make it easier...board the back of the plane first, segregating window, center and aisle seats. I like aisle seats; so I try and board last so I don't have to get up two times to let late comers or high zone numbers in after I get settled.

Why do passengers fill the overhead bin with small briefcases that will easily fit under the seat in front of them? Where is the etiquette of overhead bins? Oh, I'm supposed to write this. Only roll aboard or large pieces up in the bin. Once the plane is fully loaded then you may put little stuff up there.

But, the worst offender is the person that passes gas on a plane. It's men. They pass these silent deadly farts that asphyxiate all those around them. Personally, I think you people should be removed from the plane immediately for dropping that bomb.

Please, let's be civilized when boarding a plane. Remember we all have tickets, the plane isn't leaving until we all get on. If we smile at one another and are courteous we will all have a much better experience and a much better experience means a better flight. And for gas-heads, there's Beano...