Everyone lucky to board an airplane has a story to tell. Be it the stressful boarding procedures or crying babies, there’s bound to be something worth writing home about. Despite its many shortcomings, there are cases here and there that are sure to soften even grim faces and turn any frowns upside down.
This list is an impressive collection of funny airport adventures that are bound to evoke a chuckle. Surprisingly, it was quite easy collecting these stories, and there’s a very high chance that most people have witnessed one or two of these episodes in person. If that’s the case, they should share it with any doubting Thomases who are going to get surprised reading about such instances for the first time.
Not Leaving The Drink Behind, Nope!
Airports can be really irritating when it comes to transporting liquids. But we wonder what strings this person pulled to get their drink past the security checkpoint. This might have perplexed a lot of passengers who were patiently waiting for their luggage at the conveyor belt.
There comes a tiny can of beverage, causally flouting the rules. We sympathize with those who had to give up their expensive perfumes and lotions at the checkpoint while this individual moonwalked out of the airport with a tin of ale in his hands.
Little Snack For The Journey
We all know such people who cannot endure a long flight journey without munching on snacks. Been there, done that. But carrying a whole platter of food items on an airplane? That is indeed uncommon. Oh but, this person didn’t shy away from taking whatever they might need to keep themselves fed during the flight.
We know how long the plane crew can take to serve food. Until they get their trays ready, this individual can snack heartily at the back and still have plenty to spare for other passengers. Sharing is caring, after all.
Good Goodbye
Geographical separation is certainly a heartbreaking experience, especially when it’s from a loved one. And perhaps it is only during the last moments of togetherness that people realize the gravity of the situation. When the time to say “goodbye” comes, many are in tears.
But this pair decided to fully leverage the last minutes. Instead of being all glum, they sat right at the entrance, without giving a second thought to what people might think, and talked it out. The picture might have been clicked by a stranger who found the whole scene touching, and we don’t blame them.
Didn’t Get The Memo For A Masquerade
Face masks are going to become a norm while flying in the coming years. So, why not be creative and strike while the iron is hot? Some people appear to be way ahead of us in that scheme of things.
This passenger showed up and captured everyone’s attention by donning an emoji mask, and quite a funny one at that. We wonder what pushed him to do this. Maybe it was an endeavor, to sum up, the past couple of years that we suffered and make fun of the situation? Let’s hope it’s just that!
Sorry, No Crossbows Allowed On Board
Airports can be super strict about what goes on an aircraft. Liquids and sharp objects are straight-up no-nos. But one has got to defend themselves, right? This person appears to have improvised for personal safety. Instead of equipping themselves with any sharp item, they went for a whole crossbow!
But alas, the security was quick to strip them off it. What’s astonishing is that how someone could sweep a crossbow all the way to the Hold Baggage screening checkpoint? The person must have put in some serious effort to conceal it. Nothing else explains this.
Oops, Forgot My Hair!
Everyone forgets things on buses, flights, trains at times. A lot of these items are usually limited to keys, identity cards, wallets, and if somebody got lucky on air, the phone number of a potentially exciting date! But forgetting one’s hair extensions, made out of actual human hair, is another level of bizarre.
Imagine the individual getting off the plane and suddenly clocking that their head feels super light, and then the realization kicks in. We just hope that the woman realized the blunder on time and recovered the lost property. From what we know, these things can be really expensive.
Kung Fu Panda In The Air
Oh great, so dogs aren’t allowed on some planes, but giant pandas are acceptable? But on a serious note, is this really what we think it is? Is it being transported to a new zoo? Otherwise, how in the world did the panda get to board the plane?
Also, how did it not make the headlines? We’re going to go out on a limb and say this is a very life-like stuffed toy. There’s no other logical explanation to it. What’s more astounding is how casually the creature seems to be munching his snacks. Though granted, it’s adorable!
Excuse me, Hooman?
Making small talk on planes is not everybody’s cup of tea. Some might want to enjoy a little bit of alone time, 42,000 feet above mankind. So, it’s not surprising that people tend to avoid their neighbors as much as possible.
When that neighbor is a cute fluffy pup, the story is altogether different, especially when it’s staring with those adorable eyes and an enamored expression. In that case, we reckon an exception could be made. Though, let’s hope no accidents took place while the creature rested on the passenger’s lap. Or maybe that can be excused too, just this once.
Seeing The World From A Different Perspective
Witnessing the shimmering lights of the world below from the window of a flight is an excellent experience, one that people might do anything to get a taste of. It is all the more beautiful while visiting the French capital, the one and only Paris.
So we don’t blame these grown men for wanting to get a glimpse of the city of lights from afar and watching the incredible Eiffel Tower float by before landing. It’s not surprising that the person who took the photo considered the scene worth capturing. It is undeniably sweet and makes us chuckle at the same time!
Flying With A Lost Mate
Sitting beside a celebrity while flying somewhere cool is a fantasy of a lot of people. But this guy got to live it. Only, it is not quite what he would have hoped for. The big-name sitting next to him appears to be the famous Jorge Garcia, who starred in the show Lost.
Those familiar with the plot of the series would understand why the man taking the selfie has a funny expression on his face. The last time Jorge was on an airplane, things didn’t pan out as anticipated. It’s understandable why the guy is being a little doubtful.
Save Me A Seat
This picture takes us back to the days when the Mr. Bean cartoon series used to trend. Although the protagonist showed us how it’s all right to stay with a soft toy animal, we feel doing the same in real life is stretching it a bit too much!
The woman had a stuffed hamburger for a travel buddy, which had a separate seat, and it even wore a seat belt! Could it be any funnier?! We bet this squishy fellow made it to the dinner table stories of everyone on the flight that day. After all, how often does one get to have such an unusual companion on the plane?
An Embarrassing Moment
Though there are private screens in airplanes where people can enjoy cinema while flying these days, what we see in the picture is an old-school way of displaying movies, ads, etc., on a common screen. But we promise it wasn’t as bad as it looks here!
It seems the cabin crew mistakenly paused the film at the wrong time, and a mischievous flier captured the moment. This may look bizarre, but let’s admit it was indeed a belly-laugh-worthy situation! All thanks to the people who have an eye for entertaining content! If not for these photos, how else would we get our daily dose of laughter?
A Goose On Board
Let’s admit this grey goose has a better life than most people do! While we have to apply for leaves in advance or wait for fares to go low, the bird is getting head pats, food, attention, and whatnot on this flight. We are almost jealous!
On a side note, how ironic is it that a creature which can fly is traveling in an aircraft on a leash! Giving rest to its wings, we assume! It seems its owner loves traveling with the goose and wanted to take the fellow on tour. While the thought counts, no one would deny how amusing all this is!
Don’t Take Kids For Granted
Children don’t have filters, and it can land people around them in embarrassing situations. But then there are moments like these when their unfiltered behavior proves entertaining as well! It’s evident the young girl doesn’t like what she’s smelling.
We understand there’s hardly any leg room in planes, but that doesn’t mean one should be ignorant of their actions. This person is in that kid’s territory, and that too with smelly feet. Even the fake flower on her headband looks withered from the odor! Tsk, tsk! Someone must have gotten a good scolding from her mom.
Next Beethoven In The Making
It’s a funny picture, but hey, let’s not mock this person already. We may never know, and he could be the next Beethoven! He is probably just drained from practicing on his mini piano all day and wanted to peacefully sleep for a while to get charged up to jam with the boys again!
Although we are certain that passengers on the flight must feel thankful for this silence, the gentleman doesn’t seem like he’s in for a long nap. Look at his setup; it’s all wired and ready to play the rock and roll music. God bless those souls who forgot to carry earplugs!
Protected Much Or Is He?
No, this isn’t someone’s luggage, but a man himself! Why is he wrapped in a huge bag like that? Well, who cares if there are no more masks or hand sanitizer left because nothing can protect a person better than immersing himself in a plastic bag! No air, no spreading of germs, right?
We shouldn’t be making fun of this unusual yet creative soul, but even a child would tell that’s not a good idea and laugh at the situation- especially in an aircraft where the air pressure is already low! But who can convince a paranoid individual otherwise?
Get Comfortable & Make Others Uncomfortable
While we take our time laughing out at this weird picture, please imagine the plight of a person waking up from a deep sleep on this flight, and with a blurry vision, seeing a pair of legs hanging like that in the air. Won’t it be epic?!
Let’s also take a moment to appreciate the flexibility of this person. Only a gymnast or an extremely tired human would be able to stretch in such an unusual way! They don’t even seem to care that someone is sitting right beside them. Poor man!
Long Leg Problems
We understand there’s a lack of space in economy class, especially for a person with long legs like this person, who is trying to seek comfort by extending their feet so far. It looks relaxing, but one call to the restroom and the seat owner would crush those toes in a jiffy!
We also agree that life would indeed get boring without any risks. But mark our words- playing a round of peek-a-boo with those precious limbs is not the kind of danger one would want to embrace, especially while being so far away from an emergency room!
Air Drying In An Aircraft
Often people travel light so they can roam around the city freely without dragging heavy bags. Thus, they frequently reuse their clothes and sometimes even air dry them in their vehicle to avoid any last-minute hassle and reuse the attire on time.
While it is a great hack if someone’s traveling in a personal car, this man’s intention of drying his socks in an aircraft wasn’t such a genius plan. It wasn’t worth embarrassing himself in front of everyone for damp and smelly socks! This garment needs a proper washing, and the man should probably wait till he lands.
It’s A Plane, It’s A Lounge – Who Cares?
One has to bid farewell to comfort if they plan to travel by plane – just like this gentleman here, who had to compromise it for being too polite! We know it’s evil to make fun of someone’s misery, but we can’t resist laughing at this picture.
When the lady seated ahead of him asked for permission to recline her seat, the man said yes with a smile, hoping that she would be courteous too. But little did he know that the woman would not return the favor. Instead of a half tilt, she went for a full recline, and the guy probably suffered throughout!
Feet Interruptions
Oh, another for the cramped legroom chronicles! Even a short flight involves a lot of shuffling to stay comfortable. Imagine longer flights with a pair of long legs to accommodate! At times no amount of wiggling would help, it’s sheer luck to find that perfect angle to sit snugly through the journey!
While we understand the circumstances that led someone to think it’s a good idea to wedge their feet on the hand rest between two passengers, it is unwarranted. We empathize with the two travelers in the front row who have been subjected to this. It does make us curious about what happened after, though.
We Come In Peace
Kids are a handful anywhere, and on a flight with restricted movement, they can test anyone’s patience! They are not to be blamed, though. With all the restless energy bubbling to get out, it can be challenging for the children to sit quietly in one place for so long.
This pic is so adorable and speaks volumes about the child wanting to make a connection quietly with a simple tap on a stranger’s knee. Reaching out a hand from in between the seats surreptitiously to escape a scolding from the parents must have been exciting for the kid. We hope the passenger responds with enthusiasm and a bright smile!
Airing Out The Shoes
Oh! This is a rare sight! A pair of well-polished shoes as a fellow passenger is not something anyone would even imagine to be a possibility. This man took airing out the shoes to the next level! How precious must he consider them as they were placed on a seat with utmost regard! A new pair, perhaps!
That would explain the attention. Also, it is amusing to see him wear a mask and remain unbothered as if placing footwear on a seat beside him is such a natural thing to do. We wonder how the others on the flight reacted to this unusual sight!
Baby Overhead
Cuteness alert! Quite frankly, it’s an effort to take our eyes off the baby for even a second to look at the rest of the picture! One needs a special skill set to manage kids and their boundless energy on a flight. Kudos to this father for being playful with his child before everyone boards.
Daddy dearest seems to have placed his son in the overhead cabin for a moment as a form of distraction. But it looks like the little one likes this seating arrangement far better than his parents’ laps! We wish the adorable boy got to spend some time there before being brought down.
Chilling Before Flying
It’s a given that pilots have strenuous jobs where every single day, the safety of hundreds of passengers rests on their shoulders. So, knowing when to shake everything off and relax is of utmost importance to them. We’d rather see them doing what they need to do to be in the right mental space before flying us anywhere!
This picture of a pilot with his feet up, resting, and stress-free is soothing for the passengers who could catch a glimpse from the cockpit. It’s reassuring to see their flight in good confident hands. Well, we can’t speak for those getting jittery over a chilled-out captain!
We’re Not That Close!
Falling asleep on a stranger’s shoulder is not an uncommon thing. It probably happened to most of us at one point, and it’s normal to feel uncomfortable for the “owners of the shoulders,” but it seems the case is quite different for this woman.
Instead of being upset, the lady found the incident funny and even took a photo to share with her online friends. For some reason, she took the experience lightly and joked about it with her cute caption. Rather than be embarrassed, we’re pretty sure the sleeping guy just laughed off the whole thing once he woke up.
This Coat Is (Not) Blocking My Screen
Isn’t it fascinating how some people turn experiences that could have upset them into a laughing matter? Maybe the person who made his seat a coat rack had no idea that the TV screen of the passenger behind won’t be covered by his jacket.
Rather than becoming upset and confronting the coat’s owner, the traveler behind decided to make light of the situation. At least a part of the screen is still visible; the jacket could have worked as an anti-glare apparatus, in our opinion!
One Bag For All
People want to carry as much as possible with them when they travel by plane for several hours as it’s inconvenient not to have everything they need by their side. Many don’t like the one carry-on bag requirement, but there are rules to follow for everyone’s safety.
Whatever the passenger who owns this plastic bag was thinking, we understand entirely. If they have no problem carrying drinks and trash in one bag, then no one can object. After seeing this dirty diaper, we want to say “yuck!” but the truth is, we don’t know how challenging it is to travel with a baby!
Welcome Snacks
Air travel comes with unusual surprises, especially the often overlooked backseat pocket. People sometimes find garbage stashed in there, and even leftover food. In this instance, the passenger did not bother to hide his or her food scraps. Instead, it was left on the chair’s arm, like they were welcome snacks!
The traveler who found them chose to get a laugh out of the situation instead of becoming upset. No one wants to find their airplane seats a mess, but what can one do? From the looks of it, though, a kid may have played with food and left this litter.
Fun Seatmate
It’s truly incredible to know that many airlines are pet-friendly and allow passengers to bring animals on the plane with them. Dogs and cats, the usual pets people have at home, are the ones we commonly see. So, many would be surprised to find that even pigs can hitch a ride in an aircraft!
Potbellied pigs have become pet favorites mainly because they are said to be happy creatures. In this instance, the passenger brought her animal companion as emotional support. We’re pretty sure whoever sat beside this lovely swine had one great story to tell!
Yoga Comes First
Long flights can be pretty exhausting and overwhelming. We can get tired during the long hours in-air, and our muscles can start hurting. A little exercise can help eliminate the pain and fatigue, and this woman decided that the aisle is the perfect place for yoga. Not everyone seems very happy with her decision, though, as the women’s faces indicate.
Still, we must pause to appreciate how very flexible the young lady is considering the cramped space for a workout. Such behavior during a long flight can sometimes be entertaining, especially since moments like these are a rarity, so we’re thankful someone captured it.
Privacy Please!
An individual cabin on the airplane, which separates us from our fellow travelers, can be an absolute dream. Imagine sitting in one’s own private space without listening to others. There are planes, wherewith additional money; we can get such a luxurious travel arrangement. Yet, not everyone can afford it.
Well, it seems like this girl found an ingenious way to solve the problem. She created a DIY cabin where no one can disturb her. This is not only funny but also very clever. Hopefully, next time she gets upgraded by the cabin crew for her awesome and innovative approach to ensuring some in-flight privacy.
Flying With A Celebrity Pet
This dog doesn’t even realize that his owner dressed him as the mascot of Target Corporation. Seeing a dog from Target commercials during a flight is not a common thing. Plus, we will never know whether it was done on purpose or if the owner was having fun; nevertheless, the dog seems to be entirely unbothered.
Who knows, maybe he is one of the three dogs who take part in their promotional campaigns. Anyway, thanks to the owner, the flight passengers had an opportunity to travel with a celebrity pet. Unfortunately, the dog will never understand why everyone was looking at him.
A Special Seat For Cello
Usually, people want an extra seat on the plane for their comfort. Long flights are not an easy thing, so one more seat next to us can allow us to lean over and sleep. Yet, amusingly, some people, like this woman, prefer to use the seat not for themselves, but their cello.
Another question that pops up is how she carried it all the way through. It is big and heavy and most probably over the maximum weight of hand baggage. The baggage claim handler at the airport must have been in shock.
Special Costume For A Special Occasion
Choosing a Chewbacca costume during Halloween would be an exciting idea. But a plane is not the place for it. First of all, it is strange, and just thinking about how hot that costume must be, especially in a closed area, is off-putting. And secondly, the comfort level must be below zero.
Imagine the stares this traveler must have got. Their fellow plane passengers are in shock, probably thinking, why would anyone subject themselves to several hours of discomfort. Though we can never understand why this person decided to appear like that on a plane, they definitely got a lot of attention.
Get Comfortable, Shall We?
We all understand that sometimes, long flights can be tiring and a tad unbearable, and one needs to switch positions a couple of times to get some level of comfort. This guy was very fortunate to land two vacant seats that he could use to get himself some nap time which we don’t dispute.
Still, did he have to unbuckle the belt? Maybe he could feel better, getting rid of the belt altogether instead of undoing it halfway. Or, it could be he passed out before he could complete the task? Overall, it’s a funny scene, and we’re glad it’s only the buckle that came off.
Bound To End Up This Way
When someone boards the plane and sees this, we bet the first reaction would be to take a few steps back and run away. In what looks like a scene straight from a movie, it seems this guy might have been a little too excited to take the trip and was all over the place before the staff intervened.
The idea of using tape to hold him down is pretty ingenious and considerably funny. Still, we don’t know the whole story behind this entire situation, which makes it even more interesting to think what this lad would have said once they touched down at their destination.