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16 Types Of People You'll See At The Airport

Keep your eyes open and figure out which kind of person you are when traveling.

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16 Types Of People You'll See At The Airport
Daily Mail and Mike Kelley

Going to the airport can be such an eventful experience. Next time you're at the airport and not sprinting to your gate because you're late, watch out for all the different you can see. Some may be heartwarming, others hilarious, and there could be downright stupid people, but you're bound to get a good laugh at them all.

1.Young love

The couple who is devastated that they are going to have to leave each other for their long distance travel. The couple is either saying goodbye or they’re finally reunited, either way your heart aches for them.


2. The backpackers

These people are ready to conquer the world with their independence. They have everything they need for survival right on their backs. These people are certainly planners. They’ve prepared months in advance for this day, precisely picked out each clothing article with purpose, planning their outfits out for months ahead. You’ll see their whole family at the airport to give them a hero send off.

3. The eager beavers

These people have planned years for this day. They have created precise schedules down to the minute and made sure everyone traveling with or around them has their own copy. When something takes slightly longer than they predicted their palms start to sweat and you can tell they are hard core stressing, even though their flight doesn’t take off for another five hours. Most likely you can spot these people from a mile away because they have probably forced all members traveling with them to wear matching outfits, which they obviously customized for every person.

4. The pissed off check in staff

These people obviously hate their jobs. You’re just excited to jet off to wherever you’re going and they’re putting a damper on your mood, “Excuse me sir but its about .002 lbs over weight you’re going to have to check two bags.” We’ve all encountered these people…

5. The baggage claim hogger

At one point in your life I’m sure that you’ve been one of the first people off the plane. When this happens it’s nice to be able to be the first to get to baggage claim. You’re standing there waiting for your bag in a relaxed environment, you’re probably making small talk with the person next to you, “Wasn’t it a nice flight in?” The person replies smiling and maybe you even get a little elbow grease. Then out of no where, totally interrupting the relaxed vibe, in storms mister I need to stand so close to the belt or else I will physically die. Apparently they REALLY need to get their bag because they NEED to get somewhere immediately and whatever you’re doing isn’t important. Don’t you know they're important?

6. The outlet hogger

Mostly you spent most of the flight on your phone listening to music and it’s about to die. Luckily you have a layover and can charge it up for your next flight, psych! The outlet hog is here and they’re charging their phone, personal computer, work computer, i-pod, i-pad, and kindle because all of those electronics are complete necessities for the hour flight, am I right?

7. The overeager boarder

Right when they announce that your plane has arrived a swarm of people with panicked looks on their faces grabs their bags and rush to the gate entrance. Most of them are in zone four and have about 20 minutes left until they board. CHILL, they haven’t even called first class yet, take a seat you’re just clogging up the boarding line.

8. The survivalist

This person could survive off of their belongings they packed for years. You’ll most likely find them chowing down on the trail mix they brought from home or their stock piles of energy bars. You can spot them at security arguing with the TSA security guards on how they shouldn’t have to empty their canteen. If you open their perfectly compartmentalized backpack you’ll find everything from anti-nausea medicine, an external battery for their laptop, movies on their laptop, and books piled high, a first aid kit, and tide to go of course. To them, the airport is just like The Hunger Games.

9. The Eager Tourist

You’ll most likely see these people traveling out of New York the day after Christmas. Yes, this is winter yet they will be wearing open toed sandals, a hideous Hawaiian shirt, and you can’t forget the cargo shorts. Everyone else is dressed for the cold, because it is cold outside, get it through your head and dress appropriately.

10. The business man

This man is always dressed in a suit probably yelling into one of his two phones. Even when the flight attendants ask everyone to power down their electronics this person is still screaming into his because the call he is on is more important, and he lets everyone know.

11. Overhead bin hogs

These people definitely have their own special places in hell. For most airlines you’re only allowed to have one small carry on. Meanwhile, these people have somehow managed to bring what should be checked bags, pillows, their purse, and some blankets on board. You’ll find out that they have taken up the compartment space for at least six seats, and conveniently one of those is always yours.

12. The people who don’t understand TSA

These people obviously do not understand TSA. Here they are trying to walk through security with a belt, jewelry, their shoes on, change in their pockets, and their coat still on. After the security guards explain this to them at least three times, they take forever to take all their shit off. Once they finally manage to get through security after being patted down their carry on has to be searched…”What do you mean I cant bring this bottle of wine, scissors, and shampoo on the plane?” Of course she gets called back because they didn’t put their laptop in its own bin.

13. The people who have separation anxiety with their stuff

Nothing, I repeat nothing can be left behind. It may look like they are moving across the country, but no, they’re just going on a week vacation!


14. The unaccompanied minor

You’ll see these children stocked up on snacks their parents would never let them buy if they were traveling together. They’ll be sitting in their seat playing games on their i-pad until everyone has left the aircraft so they can be escorted off.

15. Dead or delayed

You see these people most likely buried under their belongings and you can’t help but fee sorry for them. They’ve most likely been stuck in the airport for over 24 hours, we’ve all been there, and most likely with Spirit Airlines.

16. The first time traveler

You can spot these people our o the boarding line in a second. They have just made their first airport purchase, a neck pillow and are downing sleeping pills, hoping that it will help calm their nerves. When the plane is finally taking off their palms are clammy and sweating bullets as they grip the arm rests.

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