Elvis has been voted as the most desirable person to sit next to by Irish passengers when going on our travels, according to a survey by London City Airport, which reveals some interesting stats on our pet hates and preferences when it comes to travelling.

The survey, which involved a total of 2,500 participants from Ireland, the UK, Spain, Italy and Switzerland, was designed to understand our attitudes and behaviours when it comes to travelling and how they differ from our European counterparts.

The airport near Canary Wharf in London’s Docklands asked 500 Irish people who they would most like to find sitting next to them on a plane, with the most popular category being actors, with one third choosing this option. When it comes to desirable flight companions, George Clooney is our favourite actor it transpires, followed by Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp.