It is very important to follow some travel etiquettes irrespective of travelling alone or with your family because these things tend to make your voyage nice and more comfortable. It does send out positive vibes that will make your journey happier and shorter. Helpful, cooperative and well mannered behaviour will reflect your background and your fellow travellers will be so at the same time. This will make the entire outing more enjoyable.

Follow rules: Certain rules are set by all travel agencies, airlines, bus and train services. It is advisable that you abide by them as it would prevent a lot of inconveniences. 

Preparation: Take all the necessary documents with you like tickets, identity proof, passports, boarding passes, and produce it immediately when asked for because there will always be many people waiting in the queue and there is no point in making everyone impatient and irritated.

Package and luggage: You should always be aware of the packing restrictions and should not carry the things that are prohibited. Manage them well and do not let your luggage be scattered around. Keep them at the place provided and they should not hinder the movement of your fellow passengers which will be convenient for everyone.

Behaviour and attitude: The most important part of travelling is your behaviour which should be courteous and polite that will reflect your background and upbringing. Converse with all your fellow passengers politely and all the fun and merry making should never intrude the privacy of your co-travellers.

Cleanliness and tidiness: Refrain from carrying any odorous food or strong perfume and cologne which may turn out to be a spoilsport in your journey and ruin the ambience. Always maintain the hygiene level and keep the washroom clean after use. Use the dustbin properly and do not throw wastes here and there.

Decent gestures: Do not occupy your co-passenger's seat at any point of time and remain confined to yours throughout the journey. You should never lean or rest your legs in front or behind that might cause some inconvenience to others. Slumber down your seat carefully so that the other passengers are not disturbed in any manner.

Travel safety tips: Travel etiquette and safety tips ensure not only the passenger's well-being, but that of travel authorities as well. Certain safety tips such as not carrying items that are prohibited, retaining photocopy of important documents, keeping valuables and cash in a travel pouch, ought to be observed before boarding a flight.

Business travel etiquette tips: Maintenance of high standards is crucial to business trips, and failure to uphold same can cause embarrassment. Therefore, awareness of travel etiquette is absolutely essential. In a foreign trip, for example, being conscious of the local customs certainly augers well to overcome difficulties posed by difference of languages. A polished conduct, making polite conversations, maintaining confidentiality with boss, exchanging contact information graciously makes a better professional impression. Every single move made by delegates on a business tour is observed, so it is particularly essential to observe the essential travel etiquette on such trips.

Source : Times Of Oman