When boarding an airplane, convenience and comfort typically top most passengers’ priority lists. However, certain commonly used amenities and areas may harbor more risks than you realize.

While the danger of catching a cold in an airplane is present, Ren says that the chance exists before your boarding group even gets called. Ride sharing services transport hundreds of strangers each ...

Some TikTok users have shared videos about tapping an airplane before boarding. "How many of you guys, when you're getting on a plane, … tap the plane or do the Sign of the Cross or, like ...

There are some travelers who have always been concerned about boarding an aircraft — and ... that some anxious flyers tap on the side of the airplane as they board — and asked others to ...

Boarding an airplane is inherently awkward. After fighting off "gate lice," being whacked by backpacks, and sacrificing personal space for overhead space, you finally sit down and get comfortable.

It's also considered the fastest boarding method currently in use. Related stories 2. A desire to feel special Turns out passengers don't like to feel like they're being herded onto an airplane.