A travel expert has been praised after revealing flyers’ ‘biggest airport pet peeve’ and offering a solution to it.
US-based Zachary Abel is a frequent flyer who shares his travel hacks on his TikTok channel, where he boasts more than 1.3 million followers.
Most recently, the trip advisor related to many passengers as he shared that it gets on his nerves when people crowd around the baggage carousel.
He advised people to stand at least five feet away from the conveyor belt – prompting viewers to applaud him for speaking his mind.
Zachary Abel is a travel expert who has been praised after revealing flyers’ ‘biggest airport pet peeve’ and offering a solution to it
He is a frequent flyer who shares his travel hacks on his TikTok channel, where he boasts over 1.3 million followers
Zachary captioned the clip, which has so far amassed over 84,000 views, ‘Together we can make the world a better place.’
While waiting for his bag, he said: ‘Here is a wee bit of airport etiquette.
‘If you happen to find yourself at baggage claim, unless you see your bag there’s absolutely no reason to stand so close to the carousel,’ he said.
Zachary then noted that you should take around ‘five to ten feet’ back.
‘Take five to ten feet, give everyone a bit of space to get their bag.
‘It really doesn’t need to be a mosh pit,’ he said at the end of the clip.
Other people on the video-sharing platform were quick to praise him for relaying the message.
One person said: ‘Say it louder for the people in the front.’
‘If you happen to find yourself at baggage claim, unless you see your bag there’s absolutely no reason to stand so close to the carousel,’ he said
Another user added: ‘Literally. How does everyone not do this? So inconsiderate.’
Someone else wrote: ‘Finally someone is saying it.’
‘Omg yes! I get so frustrated,’ commented another person.
‘Thank you, this message is so needed,’ said someone else.
‘Yes! Stand back people,’ another person wrote.
Other people simply said ‘louder please’ with many more praising Zachary for finally saying something.
Other people simply said ‘louder please’ with many more praising Zachary for finally saying something
‘Oh how I wish everyone did this,’ someone else said.
‘Thank you! I hate that so much,’ said another user.
Another person added: ‘Exactly.’
According to etiquette expert Diane Gottsman, who published a guide to waiting at the baggage carousel, you should always stand away from the belt, steer clear of the main opening, and keep an eye on your kids.