I’m a travel expert – and here are the four things you should NEVER do when you’re on a plane

Debates over plane etiquette continue to rumble on, but in a bid to straighten things out a little, one travel expert has revealed her four absolute don’ts.  

Jess Bohorquez, from Chicago, titled one of her latest TikToks, ‘things you should absolutely never do on a plane,’ and in the clip, she reels off her guide.

She starts by explaining: ‘If you’re just new to flying or just need a refresher, here’s my take of four things that you should absolutely never do on an airplane.’ 

In at number one, the globetrotter says an absolute no-no is being slow on embarkation. 

Chicago-based Jess Bohorquez titled one of her latest TikToks ‘things you should absolutely never do on a plane,’ and in the clip, she reels off her guide

In at number one, the globetrotter says an absolute no-no is being slow on embarkation

She explains: ‘Boarding an airplane is a team sport and our goal is to leave on time, so it should not take you really more than four seconds to put your stuff in the overhead bin and take your seat.’ 

If you are struggling to load your things in the overhead bin, Jess advises ‘asking someone for some help if you can’t do it yourself.’

In at second place, Jess addresses the topic of armrests and space hogging. 

She tells viewers: ‘If you have the distinct luxury of having a window or an aisle seat do not take over both.

‘Let that poor person in the middle have one thing, which is both armrests.’

Jess’s third pet peeve is talkative seat buddies. 

She instructs viewers: ‘Do not ask your neighbor more than two questions in a row because we are always reading the room on an airplane and we do not want to annoy our fellow passengers.

‘If they wanna continue talking to you, they’ll ask you a question.’

In at second place, Jess addresses the topic of armrests and space hogging 

Thanks to her savvy travel and finance tips, Jess has accrued a loyal following on her social media channels, with more than 99,000 followers on Instagram and 72,000 on TikTok

Lastly, Jess says this tip ‘should go without saying but please keep your socks on at all times.’ 

Many viewers have thanked the avid traveler for her insights and agreed with her tips.

One commenter wrote: ‘I agree with all of these. I never talk to anyone. 

‘I did have a random guy speak to me and tell me everything. I thought he was crazy.’

Another viewer mused: ‘The arm rest thing… I wish the flight attendants would make that announcement.’

One viewer put forward their own suggestion, writing: ‘Add this to the rule book: please don’t bring stinky food in the plane.’

Thanks to her savvy travel and finance tips, Jess has accrued a loyal following on her social media channels, with more than 99,000 followers on Instagram and 72,000 on TikTok. 

Her other clips address everything from how to pack efficiently to how to accrue credit card travel points.