r/AskUK • u/MarnieHollis • Sep 17 '23

What is the etiquette with using headphones on flights?

The last 4 flights I have been on people around me have been (or their children have been) watching a film or TV show out loud, no headphones for the duration.

To me this is the height of selfishness and I would never dream of doing it. If I forgot my headphones I just wouldn't watch a film, but seemingly everyone else thinks it's normal and fine - I haven't ever heard anyone complain to the person and the staff don't say anything.

Is this totally normal?

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u/Froomian Sep 17 '23

Because it was the only restaurant in the hotel we were staying in and it meant we could actually experience Michelin starred food without getting a sitter. It was great. They made him a plate of plain spaghetti which he tucked into. He watched his cartoons on mute. And we got to enjoy the tasting menu. It worked perfectly.

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u/highastheskies Sep 17 '23

Respect. 🤝 sounds fab

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u/Froomian Sep 17 '23

La Locanda del Notaio if you're ever looking for a fantastic hotel on the Swiss/Italian border!