The world of aviation is full of various rules and requirements, many of which seem logical and necessary to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers. However, among the many rules, you can find those that raise questions or bewilderment, but turn out to be quite justified.
Passenger cleanliness
Some airlines go beyond the usual hygiene requirements. For example, American Airlines and Delta require passengers not to use strong perfumes to avoid discomfort for other passengers and crew, and to prevent allergic reactions.
Dress code on board
At first glance, it may seem strange that airlines set a dress code, but it really is! Many American airlines prohibit passengers from being on board in clothes that cause discomfort to others - for example, this may include clothes with feathers or metal protruding objects. Interestingly, many airlines have a ban on flying barefoot if you are over five years old, as well as on being topless.
Restrictions for pregnant women
Most airlines impose flight restrictions for pregnant women - they often do not allow passengers in the last stages of pregnancy on board. Each company has its own specific deadlines.
Leave your luggage at home
Some airlines impose very unexpected restrictions on luggage. For example, EasyJet restricts entry on board with hand luggage - only the Luxury class has this option. Moreover, JetBlue was banned from checking in boxes in luggage - they will have to be left at home. There is also a ban on transporting PCs, but this rule does not apply to laptops.
No technology
Spirit Airlines has a strange rule, where users of digital technologies will have to pay for electronic check-in, while regular check-in at the airport counter is free.
Ryanair goes even further by requiring the passenger to have printed boarding passes: if you do not print them before departure, the company charges a considerable amount of money for printing them at the airport.
Transportation of animals
As for the transportation of animals, all airlines have different rules. For example, United Airlines allows passengers with small monkeys on board - they can be transported in a carrier under the seat, like cats.
Antisocial behavior
No one wants to fly next to a passenger who behaves aggressively or insults others! That is why many airlines can refuse a flight for aggressive or offensive behavior, call the police or even interrupt the flight by dropping off the brawler at the nearest airport.
First on the scales
United Airlines may refuse customers who do not fit in their seats and take someone else's seat. Australian airlines go even further: they weigh passengers before boarding to distribute the weight on board evenly, and may not let a passenger on board.
Rules for the crew
The rules apply not only to passengers, but also to the crew. Some airlines have strict requirements for the appearance and makeup of staff: for example, flight attendants may be prescribed strict standards regarding the height of hairstyles, the presence of cosmetics and even the size of earrings.
Why do you need horns?
A strange feature was found in the rules of Delta Airlines - they describe in detail how you can carry deer antlers in luggage. So that you know: for this, there should be no remnants of flesh on them, and the horns themselves must be wrapped, that's it!
