Pet peeve: deboarding an airplane by row

[Anonymous]

Hey OP! I found you:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12073873/Angry-passenger-shoves-two-travelers-way-chaos-erupts-American-Airlines-flight.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I agree, OP.

These are also the idiots on the road who stop at a crosswalk because someone is approaching from two blocks away…or the person who waves people ahead of order at an intersection, completely screwing up the natural timing and order and disregarding the cars waiting behind them.

They are a-hole Good Samaritans, and I can’t stand them.

[OP]

+1

It's like being at the grocery store and the independently wealthy progressive mom loudly teaching her son Kale a "lesson in kindness" by ordering an elderly woman minding her own business to cut ahead of her and everyone else in line. By all means, let someone cut ahead of you if you're last in line or if they're having some emergency. But so often these acts of politeness are aggressive and self-serving and the person doesn't even want your kindness. I've needed extra time to exit a plane and I'm happy to sit and wait until everyone is gone so I can do my thing in peace. I don't want some total stranger drawing attention to me by insisting that everyone wait.

More like op is the a hole speeding up to zoom through the school crossing zone as the kids are entering it because he/she can’t be bothered to wait.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hey OP! I found you:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12073873/Angry-passenger-shoves-two-travelers-way-chaos-erupts-American-Airlines-flight.html

Haha, perfect!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My beef is with those who stand up and start slowly packing, all the while blocking the aisle. If you need to pack after the seatbelt sign is off, do it in your seat and let those who are more organized deplane!

+1. I think I also have a beef with some rando who decides to stand in aisle and wait for Slow Packer. It's possible to agree with both sides here. People who push from behind are rude. So are people who, for no good reason, stand in the middle of the aisles blocking everyone behind them.

The problem is the blocker can’t really push past the slow packer!

No, the Blocker is waiting on the Slow Packer who is not yet in the aisle!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:When it is my turn, I take my turn as quickly and efficiently as possible. I have a hidden disability, but it is still my turn and I am using it appropriately. You can be a jerk all you want, but I’m going to take my turn, and it’s going to take as long as it takes.

You’re not all that important. If you were, you would have had a first class ticket.

What does this even mean? If you're standing in the aisle gathering your things, yes, people should wait and they do. No one will shove you aside. If you're still sitting in your seat or you're standing in the row gathering your things, then people who are standing and ready to move forward will move forward. Are you saying you're going to sit in your seat for as long as you want shouting "It's my turn! I'm taking my turn!"? Because that would be as insane as someone mowing you down while you're standing in the aisle.

I have to scoot to the end of the row and swivel my legs out before standing, check my balance for one moment, reach back to retrieve my personal item from the seat where I’ve scooted it behind me. It doesn’t take long, and I would venture to say I’m still moving faster than the vast majority of people, as I never have overhead baggage. But what may look to you like laziness is actually just me moving at maximum speed and efficiency. I see your glare, though. Good thing I’m in so much overwhelming pain that you are the least of my worries.

Sorry about your hidden disability but why don’t you wait for everyone in the aisle to move forward before standing up? I used to do that when I traveled with a young child who sat by the window.

DP. What kind of horrible person would ask a disabled person to deboard last so they don’t have to wait 5 seconds while she checks her balance? My goodness what is wrong with people??

Well there is a PP who claims the whole process takes 10 minutes only, so… plus, not the last, I am sure there are passengers with babies who take even longer

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP, it’s like traffic: sometimes, from farther back, you can’t see and appreciate all that is going on.

The person closest to the exiting row might have a better view to see that yes, this lady is actively moving and trying to get out, but her sweater snagged on something, or her bag is kind of stuck.

Don’t be That Guy who starts blaring his horn just because he can’t see literally a child crossing in the crosswalk, or a freaking goose walking across the road. I’ve had both scenarios happen to me.

Come on, you know this, right? Do better.

+1

Myself and two kids were ready to leave our row and I made the mistake to go first thinking the asshat behind me would let my kids follow me but nope he cut them off and refused to let them out. I then had to pull into another row and ask people further back to let my kids out. People like OP act like they are the most important person on the plane and can't be bothered to give anyone else 30 seconds. Like the jerk driver that speeds around you and cuts you off to gain a few feet on you and still gets stuck at the same red light.

Yes, traveling frequently solo with young kids I have learned it’s essential to hop out immediately upon landing, block the aisle behind me with any carry on luggage and have the kids exit first. Otherwise jerks like op will just push them aside.

If your kids are ready to exit once you’ve blocked the isle it’s no problem. The problem is when one person is blocking and the ones in the front rows are taking their sweet time to get ready to move

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, it’s like traffic: sometimes, from farther back, you can’t see and appreciate all that is going on.

The person closest to the exiting row might have a better view to see that yes, this lady is actively moving and trying to get out, but her sweater snagged on something, or her bag is kind of stuck.

Don’t be That Guy who starts blaring his horn just because he can’t see literally a child crossing in the crosswalk, or a freaking goose walking across the road. I’ve had both scenarios happen to me.

Come on, you know this, right? Do better.

+1

Myself and two kids were ready to leave our row and I made the mistake to go first thinking the asshat behind me would let my kids follow me but nope he cut them off and refused to let them out. I then had to pull into another row and ask people further back to let my kids out. People like OP act like they are the most important person on the plane and can't be bothered to give anyone else 30 seconds. Like the jerk driver that speeds around you and cuts you off to gain a few feet on you and still gets stuck at the same red light.

Yes, traveling frequently solo with young kids I have learned it’s essential to hop out immediately upon landing, block the aisle behind me with any carry on luggage and have the kids exit first. Otherwise jerks like op will just push them aside.

Yep, but not even solo, my husband has to block the aisle so my son and I can exit without someone like OP crushing their way to the front. And we almost always sit in the bulkhead!

If he blocks it once you are ready to exit it’s fine. But if you are still packing that’s very inconsiderate. Many passengers with kids take their time to pack -my kid was little once too so I know. Don’t make everyone wait for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, it’s like traffic: sometimes, from farther back, you can’t see and appreciate all that is going on.

The person closest to the exiting row might have a better view to see that yes, this lady is actively moving and trying to get out, but her sweater snagged on something, or her bag is kind of stuck.

Don’t be That Guy who starts blaring his horn just because he can’t see literally a child crossing in the crosswalk, or a freaking goose walking across the road. I’ve had both scenarios happen to me.

Come on, you know this, right? Do better.

+1

Myself and two kids were ready to leave our row and I made the mistake to go first thinking the asshat behind me would let my kids follow me but nope he cut them off and refused to let them out. I then had to pull into another row and ask people further back to let my kids out. People like OP act like they are the most important person on the plane and can't be bothered to give anyone else 30 seconds. Like the jerk driver that speeds around you and cuts you off to gain a few feet on you and still gets stuck at the same red light.

Yes, traveling frequently solo with young kids I have learned it’s essential to hop out immediately upon landing, block the aisle behind me with any carry on luggage and have the kids exit first. Otherwise jerks like op will just push them aside.

Yep, but not even solo, my husband has to block the aisle so my son and I can exit without someone like OP crushing their way to the front. And we almost always sit in the bulkhead!

They really should start letting families with young kids deplane first as well for their safety. (Imagine what a conniption that would throw people like op into)

I vote for them deplaning last (but onboarding first).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My beef is with those who stand up and start slowly packing, all the while blocking the aisle. If you need to pack after the seatbelt sign is off, do it in your seat and let those who are more organized deplane!

+1. I think I also have a beef with some rando who decides to stand in aisle and wait for Slow Packer. It's possible to agree with both sides here. People who push from behind are rude. So are people who, for no good reason, stand in the middle of the aisles blocking everyone behind them.

The problem is the blocker can’t really push past the slow packer!

No, the Blocker is waiting on the Slow Packer who is not yet in the aisle!

I agree, both are annoying

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hey OP! I found you:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12073873/Angry-passenger-shoves-two-travelers-way-chaos-erupts-American-Airlines-flight.html

Haha, perfect!

This article is amazing
"Wearing a metallic gold Michael Kors jacket and sunglasses, the passenger who goes by the name Vosièy Fvogèswièr..."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, it’s like traffic: sometimes, from farther back, you can’t see and appreciate all that is going on.

The person closest to the exiting row might have a better view to see that yes, this lady is actively moving and trying to get out, but her sweater snagged on something, or her bag is kind of stuck.

Don’t be That Guy who starts blaring his horn just because he can’t see literally a child crossing in the crosswalk, or a freaking goose walking across the road. I’ve had both scenarios happen to me.

Come on, you know this, right? Do better.

+1

Myself and two kids were ready to leave our row and I made the mistake to go first thinking the asshat behind me would let my kids follow me but nope he cut them off and refused to let them out. I then had to pull into another row and ask people further back to let my kids out. People like OP act like they are the most important person on the plane and can't be bothered to give anyone else 30 seconds. Like the jerk driver that speeds around you and cuts you off to gain a few feet on you and still gets stuck at the same red light.

Yes, traveling frequently solo with young kids I have learned it’s essential to hop out immediately upon landing, block the aisle behind me with any carry on luggage and have the kids exit first. Otherwise jerks like op will just push them aside.

Yep, but not even solo, my husband has to block the aisle so my son and I can exit without someone like OP crushing their way to the front. And we almost always sit in the bulkhead!

They really should start letting families with young kids deplane first as well for their safety. (Imagine what a conniption that would throw people like op into)

I vote for them deplaning last (but onboarding first).

I vote for all the kids to at least sit in the back. Usually parents are wise enough to do that.

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous]I really hate the people who can’t wait their turn. The people in front of you need to get off the plane too. I standup right away to prevent people in the back from rushing the aisles. So rude. Why do you think you’re time is more important than someone else’s?[/quote]

Me too 💯

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can’t BELIEVE— and yet, I can— that there are people on DCUM who think it’s fine to just shove your way forward no matter what.

Just one more example of how rude society has become post-pandemic.

I’ve definitely noticed more people on planes lately trying to push their way to the front, even when it’s a late night flight and there are no connecting flights. You look like an asshat if you are doing this.

So incredibly rude. You people probbakh cut into lines of cars too since you think you are soooo important.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When it is my turn, I take my turn as quickly and efficiently as possible. I have a hidden disability, but it is still my turn and I am using it appropriately. You can be a jerk all you want, but I’m going to take my turn, and it’s going to take as long as it takes.

You’re not all that important. If you were, you would have had a first class ticket.

What does this even mean? If you're standing in the aisle gathering your things, yes, people should wait and they do. No one will shove you aside. If you're still sitting in your seat or you're standing in the row gathering your things, then people who are standing and ready to move forward will move forward. Are you saying you're going to sit in your seat for as long as you want shouting "It's my turn! I'm taking my turn!"? Because that would be as insane as someone mowing you down while you're standing in the aisle.

I have to scoot to the end of the row and swivel my legs out before standing, check my balance for one moment, reach back to retrieve my personal item from the seat where I’ve scooted it behind me. It doesn’t take long, and I would venture to say I’m still moving faster than the vast majority of people, as I never have overhead baggage. But what may look to you like laziness is actually just me moving at maximum speed and efficiency. I see your glare, though. Good thing I’m in so much overwhelming pain that you are the least of my worries.

Sorry about your hidden disability but why don’t you wait for everyone in the aisle to move forward before standing up? I used to do that when I traveled with a young child who sat by the window.

DP. What kind of horrible person would ask a disabled person to deboard last so they don’t have to wait 5 seconds while she checks her balance? My goodness what is wrong with people??

Have you never been on a plane before? During boarding, people who need extra assistance always board first. And during the landing announcement, they say that if you need assistance deplaning you should wait and they'll be happy to assist you. It's always been like this.

The PP doesn’t need assistance. We’re talking about waiting 5 seconds for someone to check their balance. Christ you people are both stupid AND rude.

You're creating a problem where there isn't one. People do slow down for other passengers who need a few more seconds. If people were shoving other passengers or causing a stampede, it would be all over the news. I need to use a cane sometimes and I move a little more slowly. People give me grace. If I know I'm going to need a lot more time or need help from a FA, I offer other passengers grace and wait. Most people manage all of this just fine.

Yes, 95% of passengers do, which is why the system works. Then there are the selfish jerks like op who just want to plow through and don’t understand why everyone else doesn’t follow suit/That it would create total chaos.

This

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nope! This happens on 90% of my flights. Crazy making. It's somebody from Row 4 who fancies himself a true gentleman, and he stands up in the aisle, blocking all the folks behind him. He then waits on every single person in row 3 to exit before he will get the eff out of the way.

+1. It’s almost always a man. These are the same type servers in restaurants call “the water captain,” who in a grandiose, sweeping gesture, immediately upon being seated, order a round of free waters for the table.

Move it or lose it, PeePaw. You may have all day, but others don’t.