Aussies opt for bad personal hygeine over crying babies IMAGE SOURCE: MOSTPHOTOS.COM

A recent survey has revealed that Australians would prefer to travel in the company of a person with bad body odour than with parents and the sounds of their screaming children.

The survey conducted by online travel agent Zuji Australia found that more than 40 percent of respondents ranked neglectful parents with crying children the number one flight nightmare, NZ Herald reported.

Interviewing over 2,000 Australians, the survey also revealed that travelling alongside chatterbox neighbors and arm rest hoggers where among the top travelling nightmares.

However, the prospect of having to sit next to a fellow traveller with terrible personal hygiene or even having to endure the constant sound of wailing children is still not enough to prevent Australian’s from travelling this holiday season.

The results also found that over 75 percent of Australians will be spending time with family this season and some 40 percent of Australians are planning to travel interstate or internationally to be close to friends and family.

Zuji Australia Managing Director James Gaskell said that interestingly a similar number would rather book a hotel room than stay with relatives during their visit, adding that the holiday season can bring out “our inner Grinch”.