'Who do you think you are, sir?': 20 entitled passengers who ruined everyone else's flight

Ben Weiss • Writer and Editor

Jan 11, 2025 4:00 PM EST

Strangers can disrupt an otherwise peaceful flight experience in countless ways. From invading your neighbor's personal space to playing loud music without headphones, these inconsiderate passengers make a strong case for putting them on a no-fly list.

Of course, sometimes it's not just the passengers, but it's the airlines as well. From embarrassing "meals" to lack of adequate leg room, it's as if these airlines are trying to get a rise out of their passengers.

Keep scrolling below for this collection of wretched flight experiences. For more lists like this, take a look at this post about eye-roll-inducing corporate sayings.

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via epic1107

This passenger was 5'9 and had to sit like this for five hours on an international flight.
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via an0nym0ose

This person shared what their uncle's suitcase looked like after picking it up at baggage claim. Let's just assume it didn't look like this before the flight.
03

via Cornualonga

You'd think the dude who took this photo could have cleaned up the popcorn mess instead of his pregnant wife…
04

via thekingofyoutube

If only the passenger behind this lady had a pair of scissors…
05

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No one likes sitting next to a manspreading stranger!
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via Top_Particular_741

Imagine trying to use your arm rest when someone's literal foot is there instead!
07

via addieapple

This is why one should never depend on the kindness of strangers.
08

via DoftheG

Imagine having the nerve to leave a flight like this…
09

via deadraibead39

This dude took out his blinding headphones at 11:30 pm after the flight attendant turned off the lights during a nine-hour international trip. The audacity!
10

via pestopopcorn

Folks, this was someone's "veggie sandwich" and only meal on their 12-hour flight!
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via SouthpawAce14

This dude in the middle seat was playing music on full blast with no headphones the whole time!
12

via jonas5577

That feeling when everyone has a TV screen on the back of their seats but you…
13

via DieReci1210

When you board the plane for your long flight and realize you forgot your AirPods…
14

via gitty7456

Folks, we've got another entitled lady with long hair!
15

via carrieminaj

When the baggage claim guys handle your luggage with care…
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via _SpaceEfficient

Here's to iPad screens on full brightness during a red-eye flight!
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via -kizza-

This one is just truly shocking! Not even socks? Who do you think you are, sir?
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via TuckingFypoz

When the person next to you spills their beer all over you…
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via danielsuperone

When you book a window seat hoping to have a "nice view" during your flight…
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via mawkishdave

The smallest tray table in the universe!