HUMOUR IN THE SKIES

Etiquette for People Who Fly

And what to expect from your airline

Howard and Lilian found a little etiquette makes flights much more comfortable. Photo: RDNE Stock project.

Whether it’s for business or pleasure or to visit nefarious islands, many of us fly. To make your trip as pain-free as possible, a little etiquette goes a long way.

But what is etiquette when it comes to flying?

I’m Australian, see, so I don’t have the charm of the Americans nor the manners of the British. I sure could do with some etiquette. Especially in the sky.

Luck was on my side when I stumbled on this treasure in a second-hand store — which I immediately purchased — Ward Lock’s Etiquette for Ladies.

The chapter on presentation at court was written by some guy called Andrew. Photo by me.

I’m an equal opportunity sort, so I’m taking the advice contained within this book’s pages as etiquette for EVERYONE.

No publication date is mentioned, but an expert (ChatGPT) places this edition from around 1925. So about as contemporary as you can get when it comes to modern etiquette.

Anyhow, let’s explore what Ward Lock has to say about flying.

Departure

Be sure to arrive at the car departure…