Air travel is annoying enough as it is. It can be expensive, stressful, scary, and, of course, cramped. And that claustrophobic feeling can reach new heights when you find yourself surrounded by the obnoxious and/or inconsiderate.
The inconsolable baby in front of you, the dude with noxious breath sleeping on your shoulder, the business man across the aisle who thinks the rules about cell phones don't apply to him... these are just a few of the characters who are hell-bent on ruining your day.
Check out these 15 people who you do not want to be stuck on a plane with and tell us who you think is the worst in the bunch.
Worst Airline Passengers
The Extremely Busy & Important(01 of15)
Yes, I am going to be on the phone until the flight attendant pries it out of my hand. (credit:<a href="http://travel.ninemsn.com.au/glance/143146/pitfalls-of-flying.glance" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="travel.ninemsn.com/" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad1337e4b04234e8568482" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://travel.ninemsn.com.au/glance/143146/pitfalls-of-flying.glance" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="12" data-vars-position-in-unit="12">travel.ninemsn.com/</a>)
The Talker(02 of15)
Let me just tell you real quick, the book you're reading is great. I know you're very invested in it. I'll just tell you, real quick, every important plot twist and turn. Also how it ends. (credit:<a href="http://walyou.com/annoying-people-on-planes/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="walyou.com/" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad1337e4b04234e8568482" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://walyou.com/annoying-people-on-planes/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="11" data-vars-position-in-unit="11">walyou.com/</a>)
The Kid(03 of15)
I'm playing a game real loud and kicking the chair every time I mess up...which is a lot. (credit:<a href="http://www.bigstockphoto.com/download/bid-2276818/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Big Stock Photo" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad1337e4b04234e8568482" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.bigstockphoto.com/download/bid-2276818/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="10" data-vars-position-in-unit="10">Big Stock Photo</a>)
The Certain You Find Him Attractive(04 of15)
Come here often? (credit:Alamy)
The Giant(05 of15)
I'm not making good choices today. First this shirt and lei combination, now this seat. (credit:<a href="http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/airline-to-seat-passengers-based-on-their-moods/story-e6frfq80-1226384349367" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="news.com.au/" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad1337e4b04234e8568482" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/airline-to-seat-passengers-based-on-their-moods/story-e6frfq80-1226384349367" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="9" data-vars-position-in-unit="9">news.com.au/</a>)
The Shoeless(06 of15)
Flights are the perfect time to air these puppies out. (credit:<a href="http://www.travelsnitch.org/categories/features/the-top-10-annoying-things-people-do-on-airplanes/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="travelsnitch.org/" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad1337e4b04234e8568482" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.travelsnitch.org/categories/features/the-top-10-annoying-things-people-do-on-airplanes/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="8" data-vars-position-in-unit="8">travelsnitch.org/</a>)
The Baby(07 of15)
I may be adorable now, but give me an hour and I'll be crying about a poopy diaper. The stench alone will make you hate me. (credit:Alamy)
The Hyperactive Preteen(08 of15)
My inability to sit still will make you wish you never had kids. (credit:<a href="http://www.indianexpress.com/news/children-are-biggest-pests-for-airline-passengers-survey/898856#" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="indianexpress.com/" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad1337e4b04234e8568482" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.indianexpress.com/news/children-are-biggest-pests-for-airline-passengers-survey/898856#" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="7" data-vars-position-in-unit="7">indianexpress.com/</a>)
The Infected(09 of15)
My souvenir from vacation was this cold and I'm going to share it with everyone. (credit:<a href="http://bodyodd.nbcnews.com/_nv/more/section/archive?date=2012/2" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="bodyodd.nbcnews.com/" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad1337e4b04234e8568482" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://bodyodd.nbcnews.com/_nv/more/section/archive?date=2012/2" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="6" data-vars-position-in-unit="6">bodyodd.nbcnews.com/</a>)
The Boundaryless(10 of15)
Get him off of me. He smells like farts heavily masked by Axe body spray. (credit:<a href="http://www.bigstockphoto.com/image-17520017/stock-photo-woman-pushing-male-asleep-on-her-shoulder-is708-029" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Big Stock Photo" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad1337e4b04234e8568482" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.bigstockphoto.com/image-17520017/stock-photo-woman-pushing-male-asleep-on-her-shoulder-is708-029" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="5" data-vars-position-in-unit="5">Big Stock Photo</a>)
The Shrieker(11 of15)
I'm your worst nightmare. (credit:<a href="http://12hatesofchristmas.wordpress.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="http://12hatesofchristmas.wordpress.com/" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad1337e4b04234e8568482" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://12hatesofchristmas.wordpress.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="4" data-vars-position-in-unit="4">http://12hatesofchristmas.wordpress.com/</a>)
The Drinkers(12 of15)
We're not ready to let go of Spring Break and I'm going to force you, and everyone else on this flight, to remember it with me. (credit:<a href="http://www.bigstockphoto.com/image-2226488/stock-photo-passengers-in-the-aircraft-from-behind" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Big Stock Photo" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad1337e4b04234e8568482" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.bigstockphoto.com/image-2226488/stock-photo-passengers-in-the-aircraft-from-behind" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="3" data-vars-position-in-unit="3">Big Stock Photo</a>)
The Multiple Bathroom Tripper(13 of15)
I've got bladder control issues. (credit:<a href="http://www.thefrisky.com/2012-10-04/10-annoying-airplane-behaviors-that-should-probably-be-illegal/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="thefrisky.com/" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad1337e4b04234e8568482" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.thefrisky.com/2012-10-04/10-annoying-airplane-behaviors-that-should-probably-be-illegal/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="2" data-vars-position-in-unit="2">thefrisky.com/</a>)
The Overly Enthusiastic(14 of15)
Flying is fun! And I'm going to talk about it and everything else in my life, whether you seem interested in it or not. (credit:<a href="http://www.bigstockphoto.com/download/bid-2276266/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Big Stock Photo" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad1337e4b04234e8568482" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.bigstockphoto.com/download/bid-2276266/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="1" data-vars-position-in-unit="1">Big Stock Photo</a>)
The Terrified(15 of15)
Hold me. (credit:<a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travel-advice/9395784/Fear-of-flying-course-cured-for-take-off.html" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="telegraph.co.uk/" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad1337e4b04234e8568482" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travel-advice/9395784/Fear-of-flying-course-cured-for-take-off.html" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="0" data-vars-position-in-unit="0">telegraph.co.uk/</a>)
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