TripAdvisor(R) (www.tripadvisor.com), the world's largest travel community, today announced the results of a survey of more than 1,100 U.S. travelers about annoying and rude traveler behavior.

Southwest is our favorite airline, and probably the only one still flying without being chased by bankruptcy lawyers. In addition to its great ability to get to destinations on time at somewhat reasonable prices, its crew members are the best stand-up comedians in the air. Here are several examples we heard on recent trips:

Medical reports say seniors are the most vulnerable age group to catch the flu and other seasonal ailments, especially when they’re traveling. While making your way through crowds at the airport and train station, you can’t help being exposed to air full of those nasty germs.