Passengers’ top pet peeves can differ based on their reason for traveling: People flying on a business trip are slightly more tolerant of having their seat bumped from behind than those heading to vacation – possibly because frequent-flying business travelers are more accustomed to that inconvenience. Business travelers are also most bothered by sick passengers – after all, coming down with a cold before an out-of-town conference or client meeting would be a pain.
Vacationers are more concerned with enjoying their journey and tend to lack patience when it comes to annoyances. Both business and leisure flyers are more sensitive to offensive body odor than travelers en route for family obligations or holiday getaways – perhaps traveling with the family affords passengers more tolerance for off-putting smells. Each type of traveler departs with a unique mindset, which can affect their feelings toward poor airline etiquette.