Should you talk to the person next to you on a plane?

Most survey respondents agreed that personal details aren't appropriate to share when it comes to airplane small talk. Regaling your seat mate with tales of digestive upset, how your dog died or why you're still not over your ex isn't good in-flight etiquette. The conversation should stay light and friendly.



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It's all up to you and how you want to spend your time during the flight, as talking the person next to you might lead to something wonderful, or alternatively, a 10-hours long conversation about cats.

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In general, obese passengers on airlines who require a seatbelt extender and/or cannot lower the armrests between seats are asked to pay for a second seat on their flight, unless there are two empty seats together somewhere on the plane. Special size passengers have little to no choice when it comes to this rule.

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In the United States, it's required to switch your phone to airplane mode. But it's not because the plane will crash if you don't. According to Smarter Travel, by not turning your phone onto airplane mode, your phone will attempt to make connections with the cell towers around it.

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  1. First contact begins after you've sat down.
  2. Takeoff is the perfect time for a lull in the conversation. There's no need to force the conversation. ...
  3. Don't interrupt the other person's activity or movie. ...
  4. Be on your best behavior. ...
  5. It's not a good time to ask for a number once the plane hits the ground.


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Yes, travelers have the right to quiet, but it's an implied right, and one enforced by the good manners of your fellow passengers and guests.

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Ask the gate agent for help.
If your flight isn't completely full, the gate agent may be able to make last-minute adjustments to the seating chart to allow you and your companion to sit next to one another.

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Even more specifically, the middle seats in the back of the aircraft are statistically the safest, with just a 28 percent fatality rate. By comparison, aisle seats in the middle of the cabin had a fatality rate of 44 percent.

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Even though there are no weight limits for fat passengers, there are normally three basic requirements for flying while overweight: Passengers must be able to sit with both armrests down. Passengers must be able to buckle their seatbelts. The aisle must not be blocked by a passenger.

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American's website states that passengers who need a seat belt extender and whose body extends more than one inch past the armrest will need to buy a ticket for a second seat.

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Keep your voice down, unless you're putting in a drink order
A plane is not a private place. It's shared, similar to a doctor's office or a museum. Keep that in mind when talking, and use a hushed voice over a booming one to respect the travelers around you.

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Plenty of airlines offer Wi-Fi on flights, but not all service is created equal. Thanks to advancements in technology, we're seeing better speeds — but plenty of aircraft still rely on outdated equipment, so you'll be waiting a while for that Facebook feed to load.

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