Travelling by plane often involves encounters with inconsiderate fellow passengers, like those who kick your seat or recline too far and encroach upon your space.
But one of the most irritating habits is when passengers leap to their feet as soon as the plane hits the tarmac, frenziedly standing in the aisle whilst the aircraft hasn’t even reached its final stop.
People emerge from their seats prematurely for numerous reasons, predominantly because they mistakenly believe they will disembark more swiftly and start their holiday or homeward journey just a bit quicker.
However, if you’re one to spring up the moment your plane skims the runway, budget airline Ryanair has stern words for you – and your fellow passengers agree.
Ryanair issued a cutting five-word proclamation on X, admonishing eager beavers: “Congrats on standing up first. You’re still getting off last.”
Commentators online showed solid consensus with the witty rebuke, with several expressing that they “love” Ryanair’s direct approach to daily travel gripes.
One individual exclaimed: “Best intern ever.” Another commented: “Intern woke up and chose violence.”
A third voiced in jest: “I swear! It never makes any sense when seat 29D rushes to get up before the plane literally lands, but hey.”
Another observer even offered the cheeky suggestion to the aircraft: “You should fine them for standing too early.”
However, many commenters insisted that standing up early helps them disembark the plane sooner. Others argued that after a lengthy flight, they often can’t wait to stand up and stretch their legs.
Blood clots can form when you’re on a plane due to a condition known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This condition arises from prolonged immobility and restricted legroom, which slows blood flow.
People who fear flying may also stand up quickly on a flight. Standing up can help alleviate the feeling of claustrophobia that often accompanies being on a plane.
However, for those who stand up because they want to exit the plane quicker, there might be some disappointing news.
According to statistics, this trick only works for the first 30 people to disembark, so you probably aren’t saving yourself any time in the long run.
As frequent flyers will know, planes usually allow passengers to disembark on a row-by-row basis. This means if you stand up early but your row isn’t near the front or rear doors, you won’t actually leave the plane any faster than if you remained seated.
So next time you’re tempted to leap out of your seat as quickly as possible – bear in mind that you’ll only end up agitated when it doesn’t save you time!