Study finds how much forgetfulness costs travelers

Nine in 10 Americans judge plane clappers and those hurrying to be the first one to disembark — but 82% admit they’re guilty of these peeves, according to new research . A survey polled 2,000 Americans who travel for leisure or business about their experiences before, during and after a trip. kA 4=2DDlQHA\3=@4<\A2C28C2A9Qm%96 7:?5:?8D 7C@> 2 DFCG6J 4@?5F4E65 3J %2=<6C #6D62C49 7@C k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^?2G2?]4@>^Q E2C86ElQ03=2? >@DE]k^Am k9b 4=2DDlQHA\3=@4<\9625:?8 92D\E6IE\4@=@C 92D\=:?<\4@=@C HA\6=6>6?ED\`Q DEJ=6lQ4@=@CiR77f6`eQmkDEC@?8mkDA2? 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