Air travel showcases the worst behaviors: pretending injuries and changing seats.

Over-the-top entitlement sparks chaos: bare feet, meal gripes. More reason to avoid flying.

Your challenge: travel from A to B by plane sans global uproar or becoming a viral TikTok meme as a self-important individual. Sounds simple, right? Apparently not. An extensive analysis reveals a staggering 76.9% of the populace finds this task nearly impossible.

This observable trend becomes glaringly obvious with a constant barrage of headlines about airline passengers showcasing sky-high entitlement. Case in point: a recent incident on a United Airlines flight from Houston to Amsterdam diverted to Chicago due to an unruly business class passenger. What caused the uproar? Unavailability of their preferred meal. Personally, rerouting the plane to The Hague seems apt. While swapping chicken for beef may seem minor, shelling out nearly $7,000 for a ticket makes it feel like a crime against humanity.

Around the same time, an incident on an American Airlines flight brewed numerous memes. A passenger went on a tirade, claiming a fellow traveler was “not real” and predicting disaster if the flight continued.

While not all in-flight incidents hit global news, countless examples of poor airline manners flood social media, going viral. Feet take center stage; shockingly, many deem it acceptable to flaunt bare feet in close proximity to others.

Another odd behavior gaining traction: feigning the need for a wheelchair. Dubbed “miracle flights,” numerous passengers request wheelchair assistance during boarding but then fly independently. TikTok amplifies this dubious trend, inspiring others to fake injuries for wheelchair aid.

However, the most contentious in-flight issue revolves around seat swaps. It’s common for TikTok videos to feature a passenger in a middle seat, demanding swaps to be closer to family, friends, or even emotional support pets. Conversely, some air travelers complain about others refusing to swap seats to accommodate their preferences.

Not long ago, a Virgin Australia passenger sparked debate by venting about a man refusing to switch seats so he could sit next to his wife. Similarly, an American TikTok user, Surya Garg, went viral for holding her ground, declining to give up her window seat. The situation led to profanities from the woman next to her.

Another seat-switching debate ensued on a Delta Air Lines flight from Cincinnati to San Jose. Tammy Nelson, a jewelry company CEO, posted a viral TikTok explaining her refusal to swap seats with a woman wanting to sit near her children. Public opinion largely favored Tammy.

With ongoing discussions on asking fellow passengers to switch seats, a PSA is in order: No, it’s seldom appropriate. Unless an airline mistake separates kids from parents, embrace your assigned seat. Reconnect after landing. It’s doable; enjoy your flight by buckling up, plugging in your headphones, and keeping to yourself.