9 types of annoying people you come across at the airport

Yes, waiting at the airport can be quite a pain, but sometimes you find people who knowingly or unknowingly ease it and help you get by this situation. Then of course, there are people who make you want to run back home to your mommy, and wish you had never decided to travel in the first place. 

Here's a round-up of the most annoying characters you are likely to bump into while in transit.

1. The Mr. I-Am-Dhirubhai-Ambani

This is the guy clad in suits that could put Armani to shame. He has his eyes dug in his laptop screen as if looking away even for a second could lead to his multi-crore empire fall apart. You don't mess with him.

 

2. The Flying Virgins

We are talking about the first-time air-travellers who want to explore every nook and corner of the airport. They even find the airport dust-bins intriguing. In extreme cases, you could find them bargaining at the duty-free liquor shop too.

And if you happen to offer them some help, you're stuck there for life. They'll bombard you with questions, especially if they are kids. Hence, be a sadist; watch them irritate other people from a distance.

 

3. Jab We Met's Geet - Part II

These outgoing self-acclaimed talkative 'cuties' will equip you with enough material to write a Wikipedia page about their entire life history within 15 minutes of your interaction with them. Usually, the very predictable conversation has three phases: It starts with the how-I-met-my-boyfriend phase, goes on to how he cheated on me, and the last slot is saved for the all-men-are-assholes rant. If they are kind enough, they'll even ask you to share your life problems with them, because you know what? You have unknowingly made a silent promise of sharing with your 15-minutes-old BFF.

 

4. The Kewl Dude

He's the guy with fancy Skullcandy headphones, barely-hanging baggy jeans, and glow-in-the-daylight shoes. You will see him wearing sunglasses even indoors (maybe to protect his own eyes from his bright AF, neon shoes)

Now there are two sub-categories here. The blaring music from their headphones can easily help you figure out the one they belong to. So if you hear some English rap, he's the desi Jay Z-Eminem combo. If you hear something like aao mitron peg lagaye ladki uthayein, he's definitely the Honey Singh of his pind.

 

5. The Louis-Vuitton Aunty

She is the one who puts her million-dollar Louis Vuitton handbag before humanity (don't believe what you see, triple-A copies are still a thing). You could be tired or crippled but the seat next to her will only be occupied by her Bagwati. You will also hear her talking to her kids like : "Baby mouth khol ke eat karo".

 

6. The Over-burdened Father

The father waiting in the queue with two kids smothering his face and a dozen luggage bags to move--that's our guy. In all probability, he is LV aunty's poor husband.

 

7. The Over-smart Traveller

This one will try to cut through the queue to avoid waiting. Basically for him, the rest of the people in waiting are doing so just to vile away some time. And in his eyes, he is the blessed soul who deserves to be in the front without any effort.

 

8. The Over-prepared Traveller

Remember the class topper who would carry 20 erasers, 100 pencils, and 80 sharpeners in his pencil box? Your long-lost friend has grown up to be the traveller who carries pillows, quilts, jackets, and the entire chemist stock in his first-aid kit. You will also find this guy running around with a proper folder in his hand with all the documents. There are chances of you finding his property papers in there too. Just in case he needs them. You never know with life.

 

9. The Wildcard Entry

This guy deserves to be welcomed with a garland for taking the risk of missing a flight. Except, he is greeted by some not-so-pleased people from the airline staff who sound almost threatening. Life is unfair, after all.