Single airport photo infuriating Aussie passengers: 'What is wrong with people?'
It's one of the last steps passengers need to get through before being able to leave the airport after a flight - the baggage claim.
And it's the location for one of the most annoying habits - crowding around the luggage carousel.
Now a single photo taken at Melbourne airport by an Aussie traveller this week has sparked a heated debate about travel etiquette.
"I returned to Melbourne last night on an international full flight, and the lack of self-awareness from some people was astounding," the post started.
This photo was shared online by an angry traveller. Reddit
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"Despite the clear signs instructing passengers to stay behind the yellow line at baggage collection, many ignored them, standing right in front of it," she continued.
"As someone who is on the shorter side, I already struggle to see over a 6ft grown man. After taking this photo, two more people stood directly in front of me.
"At that point, I firmly said in a loud voice, 'Stand behind the yellow line; it's there for a reason'. Thankfully, they moved."
"Seriously, what is wrong with people? There's plenty of space around – why stand right in front of me? Rude AF!"
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Many baggage claim areas have lines marked on the floor. Getty Images/iStockphoto
The post quickly received hundreds of comments, with plenty of people equally baffled by the act.
"Those two are probably the first to stand up and get their carry-on bags out of the overhead compartments as soon as the wheels touch down," one person comment.
"You really triggered them with this one. Imagine asking people to be considerate," another said.
"When I was coming home from my holiday a couple weeks ago, this is exactly what irked me. I couldn't see s**t which made me cross the line too. This was a bit of a cultural shock after coming from Japan where everyone stayed behind the yellow line," another agreed.
While a fourth said: "People that think they're more important than everyone else."
The poster had just arrived at Melbourne Airport. Grimshaw Architects
One person saw the bright side.
"If they didn't do that, you'd never get to enjoy shoving them out of your way when you go to get your own bag," they quipped.
But others didn't see an issue at all.
"I just say 'excuse me' and reach between people to grab my bag. Most people get out of your way," was one response.
"On the scale of 'annoying things that happen whilst travelling', this has to be the lowest on my list. Also the carousel area is pretty big, just go where there are fewer people and move on with life, I say," said another.
