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Originally Posted by rick-l

It seems like when the aisle in front of them is clear they have to wait for an invite from across the aisle to enter it. Then they have to get up, get their carry on and exchange pleasantries.

I think it's great for folks to be polite, especially in a situation like flying, but that would irritate me too. Clearly, you were just being too polite by not crowding their personal space. I bet if you'd been all over them, they'd have gotten out a bit faster.

I spent some time traveling for work many years back, and now travel 2 or 3 times a year most years. I get a seat as close to the front of the plane as possible, always carry-on and usually take an aisle seat. I want to be off the plane as quick as possible.