Don't Crowd the Aisle

Unless you can get your bag up in a second or two, don't just stand in the aisle with your luggage waiting for someone to take pity on you (see tip no. 4). Step out of the aisle, into your seat, and wait for a break in the line of people boarding. Not only will this save everyone time, it will also cut down on the number of angry passengers looking to get to their seats.