In the past at Only In Your State, we’ve talked about certain rules of etiquette that you may run into while traveling – like whether or not you should talk to your neighbor on a plane or who really gets what armrest when you’re sitting in the middle seat. But today we’re going to discuss something that some people may not even realize falls under the category of bad etiquette when you’re at the airport… gate hovering!
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BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)/Facebook Ask any gate agent or airline employee at the airport and you’ll discover a little not-so-unknown secret… gate hovering is a major no-no. Most travelers explain that their reasoning for doing it is so they can ensure that they get their carry-on luggage into the overhead bins. Unfortunately, many who hover tend to stand in spots that block the pathways to the gate and can cause a disruptive group of travelers to form ahead of time.
So, what’s the travel tip of the day from us here at Only In Your State? It’s that you should take your time to explore the airport, grab a bite to eat or something delicious to drink and stay away from the area directly in front of your gate until airline personnel call for you to line up. Nothing too tricky!
Do you feel like it’s bad airport etiquette to hover at the gate? For more travel tips, read about how These Are The Three Cruise Lines That Will Let You Bring Your Own Wine!
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BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)/Facebook
Ask any gate agent or airline employee at the airport and you’ll discover a little not-so-unknown secret… gate hovering is a major no-no. Most travelers explain that their reasoning for doing it is so they can ensure that they get their carry-on luggage into the overhead bins. Unfortunately, many who hover tend to stand in spots that block the pathways to the gate and can cause a disruptive group of travelers to form ahead of time.
So, what’s the travel tip of the day from us here at Only In Your State? It’s that you should take your time to explore the airport, grab a bite to eat or something delicious to drink and stay away from the area directly in front of your gate until airline personnel call for you to line up. Nothing too tricky!
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