7 Signs the Airline Passenger Sitting Next to You Is Going to Ruin Your Flight

“I usually get bumped up to first class. Because of my status, you know.”

Well roll the red carpet down the aisle of the plane! You have airline royalty sitting next to you! If you’re lucky, she’ll probably tell you about her rental car status, preferred hotel loyalty program, and her favorite credit card rewards program. Of course, she has elite status in each, because, well, she’s better than you.

Next, you get to listen to a diatribe about every flight she’s ever been on, which, you already know, is a lot. Consider your flight ruined.

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