Traveller's horror after realising what was poking him on plane

NewsTraveller's horror after realising what was poking him on planeFellow passengers had plenty to say about the grim encounter after he shared a

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Travelling can be quite the ordeal, and finding that coveted comfortable seat on a plane is akin to striking gold.

The excitement of jetting off to unknown, far-flung corners of the globe is tempered by the dread of hours spent confined in an airline seat, an experience that can range from just bearable

to downright uncomfortable.

A recent in-flight incident brought an unexpected twist to one traveller's journey, as they grappled with an interruption to their peace and quiet by what turned out to be another

passengers foot encroaching on their personal space.

Sharing his story on Reddit, the bewildered passenger recounted: "You're on a plane. Sitting at window seat. Suddenly your left elbow is poked by something hard and warm. You turn to

see this. What do you do? "

A third took to the internet to share a similar tale, saying: "Ah, this reminds me of what I did. It wasn't a window seat though, but same thing. I felt the toenail was poking through.

She was wearing socks though."

They went on to describe their reaction: "I even looked back and stared down hoping she would get the message, but the audacity of this where the foot goes further front a bit. So I lifted

the armrest and immediately looked back - it was somewhat satisfying to see she stumbled because her feet fell to the floor, and never took the armrest down through the flight."

Offering their two pence, another person pitched in: "Why the heck do these people like to open their shoes while on a fully air-conditioned place? The smell travels you know."

It is widely regarded as impolite to remove your shoes on an airplane unless medically necessary. This notion hinges on concerns that being barefoot increases infection risks and could cause

discomfort for others onboard.

Moreover, difficulty in slipping shoes back on can arise if feet become swollen mid-flight.

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