A TRAVEL expert has revealed the reason why travellers should stand as soon the plane lands. Many plane passengers find it annoying when others jump out of their seats as soon as their flight touches down - but that might be the right move. 2 Expert Gary Leff reveals why you should stand as soon as the plane lands 2 The debate on standing sparked controversy on social media The debate kicked off when travel enthusiast Cruz Oxenreider took to X, formerly Twitter, to share his frustration with those who spring up as soon as the seatbelt sign goes off.

He said: "Why are people on planes like this...

You’re not going anywhere." His post ignited a firestorm of opinions, with users divided on whether standing up right away is genius or just plain silly. Some passenger agreed: "Often wondered why too, we wait.

Plane empties then we casually walk off with no obstructions." Whilst others justified the rush saying: "If you’re first off the plane, you’re first at the car hire desk, and you can be in the car 5 mins later. EXPERT ADVICE Luckily seasoned travel industry veteran has weighed in, and his take might just change the way you think about deplaning.

According to Gary Leff there’s actually a method to the madness. He’s made a strong case for why you should be on your feet the second that plane hits the gate, and his reasoning might surprise you. Most read in Travel SHOCK SIGHTING Train passengers stunned as they spot Hollywood star travelling to Edinburgh CAL-ING TIME Cel.