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Passenger uses bare feet on TV screen during United Airlines flight
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A passenger on board United Airlines' flight 939 from London Heathrow to San Francisco engaged in behavior that raised concerns among fellow travelers. According to a reader, identified as Dan P, the passenger "made sure to touch everything with her bare feet" during the flight on Monday. Dan P shared photos showing the individual propping her feet up on the seat’s television, standing on the seat cushion, and resting her feet directly on the seat.

Expressing his frustration, Dan P stated: "Lady next to me in Polaris really making sure to touch everything with her bare feet. It’s the reason I make sure to wipe down everything in these pods, even the footwells." He further suggested that there should be a rule against such behavior for reasons of health and safety.

United's Polaris business class provides passengers with slippers and socks as part of their amenity kit. This is intended to ensure that even if passengers remove their shoes, they do not need to have bare feet exposed during the flight.

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The airline also offers a remote control for its entertainment screens, which are designed as touch screens meant to be operated by hand. However, it was observed that this particular passenger used her toes instead.

Incidents of disruptive passenger behavior are not confined to economy class; similar issues can arise in premium cabins as well. The absence of specific rules against touching surfaces with bare feet has led some travelers to question why such actions would be acceptable in public spaces when they would likely be deemed inappropriate in private settings.

Past instances highlight similar problems related to bare feet on planes. In one case, a United Airlines flight attendant reportedly offered a $1000 voucher for a passenger to remove their feet from a tray table—a solution believed by some to have been an attempt at creatively addressing an uncomfortable situation rather than an actual offer.

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