The Most Annoying Airplane Passengers

Whether you’re a frequent flyer or just an occasional air traveler, chances are you have been seated next to a less than pleasant travel companion at some point in your life. Whether it’s an overly chatty neighbor, a seatmate hogging the armrest or a person emitting certain odors – the annoying co-traveler has many faces. But which species is the worst?

According to an extensive survey conducted by travel booking company Expedia, people constantly kicking, grabbing or bumping into their fellow passengers’ seats are the most annoying. “Aromatic” travelers and inattentive parents are also high on the list of people making life on a plane even more uncomfortable than it already is. Take a look at the following chart to find out which habits to kick if you want to fly well with your fellow travelers.