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FEATURE AIR TRAVEL

• Nearly three in ten would most
want to avoid “the arguer”
while dealing with the
challenging baggage and
security check lines, while
others say this about “the
line-cutter” (17 per cent) or
“the disorganized traveller” (15
per cent).
• Plug your nose. The No. 1
in-flight passenger attribute
Americans most want to avoid
is “the smelly traveller” (41 per
cent).
• Emitting unpleasant smells
is also the quickest way to
become the most unwanted
airline seatmate, with
passing gas (64 per cent) and
not wearing deodorant (60 per
cent) considered top passenger
blunders.

better and keeps everyone more sane possible types of airport personalities one per cent of fliers that want to stay away
while taking to the skies, it comes down could run into identified in the survey. from the “smelly traveller,” Honeywell
to keeping the flights on time, comfortable technology keeps your flight comfortable
and running smoothly. Honeywell’s survey No Exemptions for the Little Ones and clean by refreshing the air on a plane
shows that all of us as passengers, and Children also face impatience from fellow 25−30 times an hour, which is more often
the commercial aviation industry in passengers. Although children might than a train, hospital or office building. “
general, should focus more on keeping not be aware of what’s going on around And, for the 26 per cent of fliers that
people informed, safe and entertained on them, other passengers sure are. Of those get annoyed by cancelled or delayed
their flights.” surveyed, 37 per cent of Americans believe flights, Honeywell provides numerous
children should have a designated section pieces of technology to airlines, including
Stormy Forecast of the aircraft on flights lasting more than 3-D weather radar that helps airplanes
It’s no surprise that holiday air travel is two hours. In fact, 40 per cent of women avoid hail, lightning and turbulence while
daunting for most Americans. Survey feel this way, compared with 31 per cent flying; and advanced airport technology
results indicate many would skip time- of men. They also agree on some potential that enables more planes to land during
honoured traditions and even part with solutions when dealing with impatient or times of peak travel, congestion or bad
their gifts just to avoid it. tired little ones on a flight. weather, thereby reducing delays and
keeping things on time, the official adds.
Troublesome Types 3Surviving the Unfriendly Skies
Seventy per cent of respondents are open What are passengers doing to survive the
about the fact that they’re not accepting unfriendly skies? Experienced flyers have
of other passengers’ faults while flying. tricks up their sleeves for fighting on- Passengers who would
In fact, traveller irritation peaks before board disturbances. stress over flying during
fliers even get to the gate. Baggage check the holidays attribute it
and security check-in lines can frustrate Keep Calm and Fly On With to crowds (57 per cent)
due to wait times, but are made worse by Honeywell or annoying passengers
difficult or inexperienced travellers. Of the Says a Honeywell official: “For the 41 (49 per cent)
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