In an age when people regularly fistfight over reclined seats, it seems that the stress of airline travel has reached an all-time high. Even after paying astronomical prices for tickets and trudging through ever-frustrating airport security, airline passengers have yet to face the worst of their travels: the plane ride. Sure, without planes world travel would be a nightmare, but when subjected to annoying circumstances, it can be tough to feel grateful for the gift of flight.
If you travel by air, you've undoubtedly experienced a few of these cringeworthy plane travel moments. Make yourself feel better by scrolling through the list and knowing that you'll never have to deal with all of them at once! Here are the absolute worst airplane annoyances. Source: Universal Pictures
Because nothing is more romantic than bagged peanuts and stale coffee.
When the in-flight movie is Paul Blart: Mall Cop, there's really no need for such loud guffawing.
Sure, they're doing their job, but Harry Potter is sacred!
Don't choose a window seat and then order three bottles of water.
Bonus points: chanting sorority or fraternity slogans.
Somehow, this always tends to happen because of something stupid — sorry that your tea is cold, but get your attitude in check.
We're all late, and we're all tired. Whining only makes it worse for everybody!
It feels like you're incubating in a pool of germs.
Sorry, but pretending to be asleep does nothing.
You shouldn't be able to see your breath on an airplane.
"If you're traveling with a small child and the oxygen masks deploy, secure your own before helping the kids. Same goes for husbands."
Snuggling with strangers is always a treat.
But you have to respect somebody that can tolerate Nickelback's greatest hits for six straight hours.
That's not sexy or sanitary.
Whether it's Candy Crush or a loud conversation, this passenger will find a way to drive everybody nuts.
As much as you'd love to watch Marley & Me for the 40th time . . .