Air travel can be stressful-tight schedules to meet, new rules to follow, and additional handling of documents and luggage needed. And don’t forget to make sure you wear clean socks on for the shoe removal check at security. Enough to put anybody on edge. That is why it’s essential that air travelers be courteous to each other.

You would make traveling a lot more enjoyable for yourself and others by following these guidelines.

•    Open doors for others and hold them also smile at people as they pass through.
•    Have your boarding pass and ID ready so you do not create delays checking in, going through security, or boarding the airliner.
•    Be tolerant while standing in queues. (Believe it or not, an impatient individual provided me $100 to jump ahead of me in a long airport line.)
•    Offer your seat (assuming seats are not reserved) to elderly people.
•    Be willing to switch seats and let friends and family to sit together. One day you may want the favor returned.
•    Pay attention. Airlines have become strict about bringing on board only a single carry-on (small enough to fit in the overhead bin or under the seat) plus one personal bag.
•    You’re now restricted in bringing liquids like shampoo on board in your carry-on. You can just have three ounces of each item and all items must be put into one quart plastic bags.
•    If you’re planning to bring food or drinks into the plane ensure you are getting items which don’t leak or smell. Do not bring more than you could easily manage.
•    Don’t put anything in the overhead bin that could perhaps leak onto other passengers. (Picture flying home to Grandma with leaked vodka on your clothing or in your hair.)
•    Avoid wearing perfume; it might cause discomfort for people with allergies.
•    Bear in mind of how loudly you speak while in the concourse and on the plane, especially when talking on a cell phone. Avoid disturbing people around you.
•    Use headphones with your DVD or CD player, also so you do not disturb others.
•    Avoid standing in the passageway and having long conversations with people that are seated. Other people around find voices coming from above distracting and even annoying.
•    If a seat between you and another passenger is free, don’t put your things on it and claim it for yourself; kindly share it.
•    Be mindful of how your overhead air direct and light affect the person or individuals beside you.
•    Be conscious of the passenger behind you when you put your seat back. Ensure the angle is not disturbing or uncomfortable for which individual.
•    If you’re seated in the window seat, don’t block the view of others that may want to look out the window during takeoff and landing.
•    If you’re flying with children, be responsible for their behavior; do not expect flight attendants to control them if they get out of line.
•    If you sit in the aisle seat, keep your foot and arm in front of you; don’t let them wander into the shared aisle space.
•    Because others are waiting, be mindful of how much time you spend in the toilet. Don’t take time to refresh your makeup, for example. You would have opportunities to stop for that at a restroom on the way to baggage claim.
•    Do not drink too many “adult beverages.” Drinking alcohol hits individuals harder at high altitudes and could contribute to air rage. You may be blocked from boarding if attendants think you’ve had too much alcohol beforehand.