Flying is a Professional Skill Too ✈️ Teach Courtesy Early—Especially in Communal Spaces

Recent travel on American Airlines Flight 3322 was a reminder that flying isn’t just about getting from Point A to Point B—it’s about how we share space with others.

Two small but telling moments stood out:

Seat 14A: A passenger reclined his seat fully and confidently before takeoff, proudly clutching what looked like a faux passport—a bold accessory choice for someone still mastering Air Travel 101.

Seat 15B: Another passenger opened strong-smelling food mid-cabin—a classic novice error in judgment when you’re sharing recycled air with dozens of strangers.

Neither moment was catastrophic. But both ignored a simple truth professionals understand instinctively:

Airplanes are communal environments.
Just like offices, conference rooms, classrooms, and shared workspaces, flying requires situational awareness, courtesy, and restraint.

This is where parenting, mentoring, and leadership matter.

We teach our children how to behave in:

- Schools
- Restaurants
- Meetings
- Public spaces

Flying belongs on that list.  Why?

Because no one wants to upset the people around them.  Because no one wants to end up as a viral TikTok cautionary tale
And because respect for shared space scales—from airplanes to boardrooms.

Professionalism doesn’t stop at the airport gate.  Courtesy isn’t performative—it’s practical.  Teach it early.  Model it often.
And everyone lands better.

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