Worse than feet on bulkheads

Front row of W in QF 1 to SIN yesterday and the older gentleman across from me listening to the AFL livestream without headphones all through boarding, safety talk and takeoff. Ended up asking his travelling partner who was next to me, if he had headphones. Some grumbles between them and he puts his headphones in when the livestream finally dropped out but continues to listen to his audio book on full blast. Couldn’t get his headphones to link to his phone and I could even hear his book through my NC headphones. Cabin crew oblivious to all of this. Was very glad when he decided to have a nap a few hours into the flight. Not sure if he was just rude and arrogant, or just unable to use his devices.

If he can't get his headphones to work, then the default should be no audio book, not annoying an entire cabin. I would have been quite firm on this.
 
Front row of W in QF 1 to SIN yesterday and the older gentleman across from me listening to the AFL livestream without headphones all through boarding, safety talk and takeoff. Ended up asking his travelling partner who was next to me, if he had headphones. Some grumbles between them and he puts his headphones in when the livestream finally dropped out but continues to listen to his audio book on full blast. Couldn’t get his headphones to link to his phone and I could even hear his book through my NC headphones. Cabin crew oblivious to all of this. Was very glad when he decided to have a nap a few hours into the flight. Not sure if he was just rude and arrogant, or just unable to use his devices.

Regardless of his ability to use devices (no excuses) just rude and arrogant DYKWIA
 
Regarding playing loud videos on speaker on the plane: anyone been on public transport lately?
The number of times on the train some inconsiderate idiot starts scrolling TikTok endlessly with volume turned up to 11 is most disheartening. Rather than make a scene I simply move carriages.
 
The number of times on the train some inconsiderate idiot starts scrolling TikTok endlessly with volume turned up to 11 is most disheartening. Rather than make a scene I simply move carriages.
Must remember that for next time I'm flying. Rather than make a scene, I'll simply move to J or F 🤣

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You could just change planes.
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Regarding playing loud videos on speaker on the plane: anyone been on public transport lately?
The number of times on the train some inconsiderate idiot starts scrolling TikTok endlessly with volume turned up to 11 is most disheartening. Rather than make a scene I simply move carriages.
If I'm on a bus I'll often call them out

I did on a recent J flight with Qatar - guy was on his phone on speaker and the staff must have heard it and ignored it
 
Been getting my 50c worth of Trains down Brissy recently, from Sunny Coast to Gold Coast.
Muppets everywhere, even on the quiet carriages, with no headphones, talking loud on calls or f and c bombs every second word.
My own medium quality NC headphones died earlier this year...I only used them twice on trips...so had to listen to the noise. never saw a security type.
 

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