Wanna be treated better next time you fly? Wear red. According to travel advice blog Airplane Tips, "Airline staff may subconsciously perceive passengers in red as more important or of higher status, leading to enhanced customer service experiences. So, if you want to receive top-notch treatment during your travels, consider incorporating red into your airport attire." It’s all part of "The Red Dress Effect," a phenomenon (backed up by a number of studies) where women wearing red are seen as more desirable, more powerful, and more confident.
Speaking of flying …
No, you don't have a right to the overhead bin right over your plane seat ... One of the most frustrating things when you're flying is when you go to stow your carry-on in the overhead bin, and the one over your seat is already full with other people's luggage. But guess what? That's just too bad. According to travel etiquette expert Caleb Harmon-Marshall, you don't actually have a right to that bin. He says, "People really don't understand, or they think that they automatically get that spot. You don't get that spot. You're going to find yourself getting in trouble if you try to rearrange bags that's not yours." Caleb, a popular influencer who goes by @Harmony on TikTok, suggests taking the first available bin as soon as you board the plane – that's always better than getting gate-checked.
Scott's Thoughts:
- Wouldn’t it make more sense if you did get the bin over you seat? That would make things easier.
- I might get me a red suit for my next flight.
- Don’t you hate it when people crowd the bins with jackets, purses, and other small items?