A passenger recently experienced extreme discomfort during a six-and-a-half-hour international flight.
The reason for the distress was not the normal sounds of air travel but the loud snoring of a fellow passenger.
This behavior made the journey feel very long and unpleasant for those nearby.
The traveler stated this was the first time in nine years of flying that they needed earplugs due to another passenger.
Normally, earplugs are used to block out engine noise or cabin pressure sounds.
This incident highlights a growing issue with passenger conduct on airplanes.
Courtesy and consideration for others during air travel seem to be diminishing.