I'm not sure why some are so afraid or unwilling to just open their mouths and say something. A simple, "excuse me but you're hitting me with your backpack," seems to be more polite than pushing someone. They'll get the message and it might just stick the next time they board a plane. I'd personally prefer someone saying something instead of pushing me, no matter how gentle. The reaction to the gentle push will only get an under my breath ... "jerk! all ya gotta do is say something." Not right either way but I'm surprised at how many people just won't speak up.


We fly and go carry on always. Our carry ons are getting smaller and smaller. We also carry backpacks but don't keep them on when we board the plane. They are always held and in front of us. But to be fair ... I've also seen many guys sit on the aisle seat and spread out with their leg and or knee out in the aisle and then get upset when you walk by and bump them.


Flying isn't what is used to be. Some people have lost all tact and manners and don't obey the rules. Some people think they are the only ones on the plane and they need all the room and by God, they paid for that seat and they're entitled to it.


Sorry for the rant!


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