Indian family's mid-air picnic goes viral, parking flight etiquette debate (Credit: X) A video shared on X has gone viral, showing an Indian family feasting over homemade food, mid-air, on an IndiGo flight. The video shows a woman engrossed in handing out disposable plates to members of her travel group, pulling out what appear to be items like parathas, sabzi and snacks, which many after the fact, are also painting out to be theplas and dhoklas. It's not just the food, members of the group can be seen standing atop their seats, walking up and down the aisle on the air-borne flight and just generally creating, quite a chaotic atmosphere. The video concludes with footage of the woman who was handing out the plates and food, walking down the aisle with a big plastic bag to collect the trash. The debate that this viral clip has sparked is pretty obvious: Carrying you own snacks on a flight isn't a crime; but expecting other passengers to contend with your picnic-adjacent revelry might be crossing the line of basic flight etiquette. The whole point of flight etiquette is to smoothen out your own air-borne experience, whilst also being passively mindful about the passengers you will be travelling with. As per a Delhi Airport blog update, flight etiquette 101 begins with arriving early to the airport to check yourself and your luggage in to prevent unnecessary delays. Respecting queues and the due process at security, sans any fussing, falls within this ambit of expectations. Next up, both while waiting on your flight as well as while you're on it, mind your own volume as well the volume of your devices - always use headphones. When you're finally seated, always check before reclining; your comfort is important but if its inconveniencing someone else, politely reaching a middle ground is the correct way to go. Finally, if you need frequent breaks or feel the need to periodically stretch your legs, especially on ling flights, make it a point to book the aisle seat. What are the do's and don'ts of flight etiquette? (Credit: Unsplash) Also Read: With Two New Airports, Ladakh Is Getting Easier To Reach: Here’s Why You Must Visit This Himalayan Paradise As far as the 'don'ts' go, it's basic decency to keep your shoes and socks on. The only exception which is worth considering, is probably long flights but that's something that can be taken care of by opting for your most comfortable pair of shoes which you can last in the whole day. Strong smelling foods are an absolute no-no - a frequent flyer should not have to be reminded of how tightly packed flight cabins get. Finally, flight attendants are there for your assistance, while fellow passengers, just like you, are simply trying to get to their destination - don't touch or misbehave with anyone; anything that needs to be communicated can be done so verbally with no physical contact being involved. Also Read: Nepal Floods: Is It Safe To Travel Right Now? What Tourists Need To Know Fact of the matter is, that most flight etiquette is not legally enforceable. At the very least, some pretty basic social cues have, over the years, been added to airlines' Contract of Carriage. For instance, some carriers explicitly require passengers to use headphones for personal audio in which case, non-compliance if needed, can be seen a violation of the ticket. However, enforceability comes into play only when harm, threat or particularly disruptive behaviour boards the flight. These grey lines, though understandable, are pretty much the reason behind the civic sense debate, especially around Indian travellers, erupting on social media every now and then. Travel News - Find latest news and tips based on Indian and World travel including top 10 travel destination, tourism information, how to reach visit and more at Times Now. Aalokitaa Basu is a writer and Senior Copy Editor whose work explores the intersection of lifestyle, culture, beauty, wellness, and self-possession. H... View More