15 Worst Things About Commercial Air Travel

15 Worst Things About Commercial Air Travel

By Shana Potter|2023-09-25T13:22:29+00:00July 9th, 2015|Categories: Travel|

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When it comes to airport travel, most people see it as a necessary evil; whether it be meeting a client located in another city or the means of getting yourself to a small island in the Caribbean for a well deserved vacation. As much as we need airplanes to get from point A to point B, there are so many things about air travel that we just can’t stand. And without further ado, here we have our list of the top 15 things that most people absolutely hate about either airports or commercial airplane travel:

1. Checked Baggage Charges

2. Airport Security Lines

3. Flight Delays

4. Lack of Power Outlets

5. Last Minute Gate Changes

6. The Middle Seat

7. Stuck on the Runway

8. Your Seat Doesn’t Recline

9. Your Stuck Next to a Talker

10. Crying Babies

11. Not Being in First Class

12. Waiting in Line to Get Off the Plane

13. Missing Your Connection

14. Lost Baggage

15. Unstaffed Gates & Understaffed Customer Service Desks

Is there something you hate about airport and plane travel that we missed on our list? Let us know by leaving a comment below!

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About the Author: Shana Potter

Shana Potter has been the Director of Marketing for AirCARE1 since 2016. She has been in the advertising industry since 2007 helping brands drive increased results based on their business goals. Shana also focuses on providing content for the AirCARE1 blog that highlights the local communities surrounding AirCARE1's three bases in Albuquerque, NM, Phoenix, AZ, and Melbourne-Orlando, FL.