Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Indian Traveller's Hanoi Queue Complaint Sparks Debate Over Civic Sense
An Indian traveller said some fellow passengers tried to skip a line at Hanoi airport.
People were waiting for a shuttle between the domestic and international terminals.
He said the passengers got on ahead of others, including older people.
He also said they reacted angrily when challenged.
His group waited for another shuttle so the elderly passengers could board first.
The wait nearly made them miss their next flight.
The story led people online to discuss manners and discipline while travelling.
Some commenters said such actions can make India look bad, while others warned against judging all Indians by one incident.
Jiten Parmar alleged that three young Indian couples tried to board a Hanoi airport shuttle ahead of people waiting in line.
Parmar said the group ignored objections, entered forcefully, and responded with abusive and threatening behavior.
His group allowed elderly passengers to go ahead and waited roughly 15 minutes for the next shuttle.
Parmar said the delay nearly caused his group to miss its connecting flight.
The post prompted debate about travel etiquette, civic sense, education, and India's image abroad.
- Who
- Indian traveller Jiten Parmar, fellow Indian passengers, elderly passengers, and other travellers.
- What
- A reported queue-jumping dispute involving passengers waiting for a shuttle at Hanoi airport.
- When
- During a recent trip, according to Parmar's post; no specific date was given.
- Where
- Hanoi airport, while passengers waited for a shuttle between the domestic and international terminals.
- Why
- The incident prompted discussion about travel etiquette, civic sense, and how Indian travellers are perceived abroad.
Criticism of the Conduct
Caution Against Generalizations
Queue-jumping and public behavior
Criticism of the Conduct
Parmar and several commenters condemned the alleged queue-jumping, arguing that discipline, empathy, and courtesy are necessary when travelling.
Caution Against Generalizations
The account is a personal allegation about one group, and the articles do not provide an independent confirmation of what happened.
Effect on India's image
Criticism of the Conduct
Parmar and commenters said such incidents can damage India's image and may contribute to Indians being treated poorly in some countries.
Caution Against Generalizations
The articles report these concerns and online claims but do not establish that the incident caused broader treatment of Indian travellers.
Education and manners
Criticism of the Conduct
Some commenters argued that formal education does not guarantee courtesy and that values should be taught from childhood.
Caution Against Generalizations
Others' comments focused on the specific behavior rather than proving that education or nationality determines travel etiquette.
- Reported by
- Jiten Parmar, in a post on X
- Location
- Hanoi airport
- Shuttle route
- Between the domestic and international terminals
- People waiting
- Parmar's group of eight and elderly Indian couples
- Alleged incident
- Three young couples allegedly tried to enter ahead of the queue
- Wait for next shuttle
- Approximately 15 minutes
- Broader debate
- Travel etiquette, civic sense, education, and India's image abroad