✈️👏 Why Do We Clap After Landing? Wizz Air’s Survey Reveals Surprising Insights!
For many passengers, clapping after a plane lands is second nature—while others never join in. But what’s behind this habit? Wizz Air recently surveyed 4,500 passengers and 150 cabin crew members, revealing that clapping is about much more than just tradition.
🌍 Where Do People Clap the Most?
The survey found that clapping is most common in Central and Eastern Europe, especially on vacation flights.
In 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, and 🇷🇴 Romania, 45–48% of passengers clap.
In contrast, in 🇬🇧 the UK, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, and 🇷🇸 Serbia, only about 30% do.
The reason? Eastern European flights often carry passengers who fly rarely or are first-time fliers.
📊 Who Claps and Why?
Those who fly once a year clap 70% of the time.
Frequent fliers (10+ times a year) clap only 40% of the time.
Young people (18–24 years) are the most enthusiastic, with 64% clapping.
Reasons for clapping?
Celebrating a safe landing—especially in Central and Eastern Europe (38%).
Appreciating the crew’s work—more common in Western Europe (28%).
Conformism—many clap simply because others do (20%).
👩✈️ What Do Cabin Crew Say?
Cabin crew note that clapping is becoming less common but remains frequent among certain nationalities, like Romanians, Albanians, and Italians. They say clapping is most likely after challenging landings (e.g., in strong winds), long flights, or when passengers feel particularly relieved.
🧠 Psychological Explanation
According to psychologists from the Deep Breath Project, clapping reflects collective relief, expressing gratitude and a sense of regained control. It’s a small ritual that provides a sense of safety and community—a micro-celebration of the landing moment. 🎉
🚗 And Why Is This Important for Park&Fly?
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