00:00According to new analysis by the International Air Transport Association,
00:04unruly passenger incidents on airplanes increased 47% from 2021 to 2022.
00:11Here are some tips from experts on what to do if you end up sitting next to a problematic passenger.
00:17A reporter for the travel site The Points Guy tells HuffPost,
00:20If you find yourself sitting next to someone behaving erratically, you'll want to practice de-escalation tactics.
00:27He warns not to match the passenger's rage, but instead, try putting on headphones.
00:32Experts say if the situation remains disruptive, remember that the flight attendants are on board to help.
00:38HuffPost also notes that you can leave your seat and even pretend that you need to use the restroom to
00:43avoid conflict.
00:44An etiquette expert tells USA Today if an unruly passenger invades your personal space on a plane,
00:50politely ask them to move and, to avoid conflict, blame the size of the seats rather than the person.
00:56Lifehacker says it's important to understand that no matter the situation,
01:00if being calm and compromising don't work, you have two choices.
01:04Grit your teeth and get through the flight or involve the flight attendants.
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