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From seat hoggers , those who take up all the space in the overhead locker with a bag far too big for the space , to those kick the back of your seat throughout the flight, there are individuals who really get on other passengers’ nerves. It’s not just their fellow travellers that get cross with these incredibly irritating travellers - the flight crew also have their least favourite. Now, Paula Gahan, who has worked as a flight attendant for over a decade, has revealed her least favourite types of air passengers and their most annoying habits.

If you are guilty of any of these, your onboard activities might be worth rethinking the next time you fly to stay on good terms with your cabin crew. The first are those who decide that the plane galley - the aircraft kitchen used for storing and preparing food and drinks - is the perfect place to get in some exercise. “I can’t adequately express how annoying they are,” said Gahan via The Telegraph .



“Do I stick my Lycra-clad bottom in your face at your job? No. So please don’t do it at mine.” Airplanes are designed for sitting, not stretching or doing anything particularly active.

It can be disruptive to those around you and is often perceived as inconsiderate on long flights when most people are trying to relax or sleep. A better option is to get up for a quick walk up and down the aisle and save the yoga for once you’re back on the ground. “A friend once told me about their love for popping into the galley at nig.

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