Unless you’re lucky (or rich) enough to turn left when boarding, flying is rarely a glamorous experience. It’s cramped, uncomfortable and sometimes downright infuriating. With personal space shrinking and cabin fever creeping in, even the smallest annoyances can push you over the edge. Here’s our definitive countdown of in-flight pet peeves at 35,000 feet.

Click through this gallery to discover the 40 most ANNOYING things people do on planes...