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An American Airlines first-class passenger caused a stir by sitting in the bulkhead row with her feet propped up on the wall, barefoot. Another passenger captured a photo and commented that American's planes "aren’t [passenger] bedrooms." The incident highlighted ongoing concerns about in-flight etiquette.

The complaining passenger tweeted, "I was on a flight today. Some lady thought this was acceptable in row 1. Hey @AmericanAir could you tell these disgusting people that your planes aren’t their bedrooms? Thanks," attaching the photo of the offending behavior.

In another instance from last fall, two women flying American Airlines first class from Charlotte to Orlando engaged in similar behavior, propping up bare feet during the flight.

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"Anyone alive after 1982 should know the simple maxim: 'No Shirt, No Shoes, No Dice,'" remarked one observer, emphasizing how offensive bare feet can be to fellow passengers. In an extreme case, smelly feet once led to an altercation resulting in one passenger being stabbed upon arrival at their destination.

Flight attendants have attempted various strategies to address such issues. A United Airlines attendant reportedly offered a $1000 voucher to persuade a passenger to remove their feet from a tray table, although it is believed this offer was likely a bluff.

Passengers have also been known to use their bare feet to control seat-back entertainment systems, further fueling debates over in-flight conduct and amenities like seat-back screens.

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