Why do people behave so badly on planes?

WHY ARE PEOPLE BADLY BEHAVED ON FLIGHTS? Speaking to Thrillist, clinical psychologist Dr Ramani Durvasula said: 'Few things can leave you feeling less in control than flying — someone else is driving, you can only get up when you have permission, there's a lot of noise, you're often left in the dark.



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Cost being the deciding factor for most fliers, airlines compete on price rather than service, and customers are willing to book the lowest-priced ticket regardless of the airline's reputation for customer indifference.

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It's not just your imagination – flying in an airplane can zap your energy, dry your skin and make various body parts feel different or weird. How come? “The pressure, temperature and oxygen levels in the cabin fluctuate, and the humidity level is lower than it is at sea level,” says Matthew Goldman, MD.

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What bothers airline passengers the most? Manspreading, body odor, and even the sometimes beloved tradition of clapping when the plane lands made the list. According to Only Wanderlust, the common airline passenger annoyances in order are: The Kicker — Your seat being kicked.

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Fear of flying afflicts as much as 40 percent of the U.S. population. The nation's armrest-grippers may be heartened to know that “aviophobia” is perfectly normal, and easily treated. Only about 5 percent of Americans have aviophobia so severe that they cannot fly.

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Flying is a stressful experience
Air travel is stressful even under the best of circumstances, and a large part of that comes from having to relinquish control, which happens long before you reach the plane seat. Upon entering an airport, you are sifted through a regimented, mandatory, and inconvenient set of steps.

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The amount of radiation is minuscule, and jet lag can usually be overcome in a few days. But for anyone flying dozens of times per year — say, at least two cross-country flights per month — these stresses start to add up, putting frequent fliers in higher risk categories for cancers and other chronic health issues.

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In a ranking of carriers, Frontier Airlines topped the list for the most complaints, with 20 grievances for every 100,000 passengers, PIRG said, which also found that the Denver-based budget airline had the worst record last year when it comes to involuntarily bumping passengers off flights.

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Air travel isn't always fun. Things go wrong. And while you're unlikely to get compensated because a summer thunderstorm made your plane late, it's often worth complaining to the airlines and seeing what you can get for your travel inconveniences.

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Uncomfortable seats, lost luggage and flight delays top the list of passengers' peeves – and airlines are finding solutions.

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What causes a disruptive passenger? “Many things can contribute to disruptive behavior, like a fear of flying, stress, delays, personal problems, alcohol, drugs and others,” Silva said. She added that on several routes between popular cities, she has to deal with more passengers under the influence of alcohol.

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“For the most part, pilots fear those things they cannot control,” Smith wrote. “We are less afraid of committing a fatal error than of finding ourselves victimised by somebody else's error or else at the mercy of forces impervious to our skills or expertise.”

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While many love the experience of travelling by flight, it can be a nightmare for others who often complain of experiencing jet lag, nausea, memory loss, or brain fog post their journey. Some studies show that even relatively mild levels of hypoxia (deficiency in oxygen) can alter our ability to think clearly.

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Pilots are trained to handle all sorts of nerve-racking situations, but that doesn't mean that they don't get scared—especially in these real instances, told by the pilots who experienced them, of serious in-flight fear.

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The best way to deal with panic attacks on your next flight is to come prepared with a plan. Taking steps early on and planning ahead of time will help you have a better experience on your next flight. With some work and preparation, you will be able to manage your panic attacks while flying.

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What airline has the most crushes? American Airlines is at the top of the list, with 11 accidents, which caused 858 fatalities. Two of these accidents came directly from the 9/11 attacks in September 2001.

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