Standing up right after plane lands fuels viral debate about air travel etiquette

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Standing up immediately aftera plane landshas become a common activity on flights these days, and it has raised questions about airline etiquette and common courtesy in crowded cabins.

The behavior has created a long-running debate among travelers, particularly when passengers move into the aisle as soon as the aircraft comes to a stop.

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“With long flights, people are anxious to stand up and stretch their legs,” Gottsman said.

“They also want to get their suitcases out of the bins and be prepared to efficiently walk out of their aisle.”

Passengers standing in a crowded airplane aisle during boarding with overhead bins filled with carry-on luggage.

Many airplane passengers stand up immediately after landing, and it’s making some travelers wonder about common courtesy on packed planes.(iStock)

Problems arise, she said, when passengers step into the aisle too early, blocking others and encroaching on the limited personal space in the cabin.

“Moving into the aisle and trying to push is a definite etiquette faux pas,” Gottsman said.

For safety reasons, it’s best to remain seated unless there is room to comfortably move about.”

Passengers standing in a crowded airplane aisle while loading carry-on luggage into overhead bins.

Many people argue they need to stand up to stretch their legs because they’ve been sitting too long.(iStock)

Gottsman said flight attendants should handle the situation.

Travelers have also weighed in online, some saying standing immediately after landing is unavoidable.

stand earlyto avoid missing their next flight when they have a tight connection.

A man and woman sitting in their seats on the airplane, looking at their electronic devices.

Problems happen when passengers step into the aisle too early, getting in the way of others and taking up the limited space in the cabin.(iStock)

Others criticized the behavior as impatient, with one traveler saying some passengers “have no patience.”

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Last year, Turkey’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation sent a notice to airlines instructing crew members to report passengers who stand up immediately or who access overhead bins before the seat belt sign is turned off, according to reports.

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Passengers who ignore the rule may face fines.

Pilar Arias contributed reporting.