On a wing & a prayer: top 10 habits of superstitious flyers
07 February 2016 - 02:00
By Staff reporter
Image: Thinkstock Plane landing.
More air passengers than you might think are superstitious, with a recent survey finding that 65% of holidaymakers indulge in some specific ritual that they hope will keep them from harm.
According to The Telegraph, a survey by booking website Sunshine.co.uk has revealed the top 10 superstitious behaviours linked to flying, which are as follows:
1. Touching the outside of the plane before getting on;
2. Carrying a good-luck charm;
3. Refusing to sit in certain seat numbers;
4. Saying prayers or mantras;
5. Only flying at certain times;
6. Only flying with certain airlines;
7. Holding hands;
8. Sticking to a routine (such as always ordering the same drink);
9. Only flying from certain airports; and
10. Not flying on certain dates.