Chicago Speaks

This month’s question:
What is your biggest pet peeve when traveling?

Chad | 31, Streeterville
“Having to take my belt off when walking through airport security. I hate that. I hate that more than anything.”

 

 

 

 

Jay | 29, Lakeview
“My biggest pet peeve is not the airport itself, it’s the fake Starbucks employees at the airport. It’s the longest lines and the worst service.”

 

 

 

 

Nancy | 30, West Loop
“I would say sitting too close to the bathrooms on the plane. You’re the last to get off, and it reeks.”

 

 

 

 

Pierce | 32, River West
“I hate drunk pilots. And people using their cell phones as soon as you land and calling everybody they know. And they’re usually so loud. Like ‘I just landed, but I’m still on the plane.’ ”

 

 

 

 

Michael | 39, Lakeview
“Rookies. People who somehow missed the post-9/11 travel changes and all the FAA news — and are still POSITIVE they can have an 18-ounce shampoo bottle in their carry-on... while I am behind them running late for my flight.”

 

 

 

 

Jean | 31, River West
“The lines and the people in them, whether going through security, waiting to give my boarding pass or getting on or off the plane itself. I absolutely cannot stand it when the person in back of you is up your ass. The closer you get to me is not going to get you on the plane or through security any faster.”

 

 

 

Meredith | 28, Lincoln Park
“One of my biggest pet peeves is when Americans speak very loudly and slowly as if that is going to make English understandable to the locals. Unfortunately, I traveled with a friend who repeatedly did this even to people who spoke English. Very embarrassing!”

 

 

 

 

Josh | 27, Naperville
“Not having your home-base toilet. You have to your home base where you feel comfortable to get your business done and start your day the way you need to.”

 

 

 

 

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