Airplane travel tips: Why you shouldn't leave your coat in the overhead compartment

When traveling by plane, especially in the cold season, many passengers have the habit of storing bulky coats in the overhead compartment. However, this is a common mistake that can cause a lot of unnecessary trouble, affecting the flight experience of yourself and those around you.

Leaving coats in the overhead compartment is causing a lot of trouble for passengers and flight attendants.

Why shouldn't you put your coat in the overhead compartment?

The main reason is limited space. Overhead bins are designed primarily for suitcases and carry-on bags. A thick, bulky winter coat can take up as much space as a small backpack, leaving passengers behind them with little room for their luggage. This leads to chaos, arguments, and delays in getting seated.

Flight attendants often have to spend extra time rearranging or asking passengers to take down their coats, causing delays. "I often travel with only hand luggage, and seeing passengers leave their coats in the overhead compartment is the biggest annoyance," says Kara Godfrey, Deputy Travel Editor at The Sun. "The flight attendants have to ask each coat individually to take it down, slowing down the boarding process."

Smart and polite alternatives

Instead of taking up common space, there are many ways to arrange coats more neatly and conveniently:

Under the seat in front: This is the option recommended by airlines. You can put your coat and small bags under the seat in front of you without disturbing others.
Use the available hanger: Many airplane seats come equipped with a small hook to hang your coat. This is the ideal solution to keep your coat neat during takeoff and landing.
Fold it up: If you want to maximize legroom, you can fold or roll your jacket and place it inside your carry-on before storing it in the overhead compartment.

What does the travel community say?

Not only experts, many passengers also expressed dissatisfaction on forums such as Reddit. They said that "occupying the entire luggage compartment by placing suitcases, backpacks and coats next to each other" was an inconsiderate action. One user commented: "This is not a lack of knowledge, but a selfish and intentional decision."

To have a civilized and comfortable trip, passengers should keep their coats with them or follow the instructions of the crew, avoiding unnecessary inconvenience to themselves and their fellow passengers.

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