A viral post on social media has sparked a heated debate about airline etiquette and personal boundaries after a passenger admitted to refusing to give up an aisle seat when another passenger requested one.
Posted in the “r/AITAH” forum on Reddit, the letter was titled, “I'm not giving up my seat on a 15hr flight for an elderly lady with mobility issues.”
The user said “she was sitting on a bench in the bulkhead row in the middle section. Next to me was an elderly lady, maybe 60 years old” – and the woman he stood up from the chair.
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“A few minutes later, he came back with it flight attendant and asked me if I could switch seats with him because he had 'difficulties walking.'
A Reddit user said that in the seat next to the woman's front seat was a heavy passenger who was spilling into space.
The pilot (not pictured) shared the seat switch story on Reddit, sparking a lot of controversy. An elderly woman asked to take an aisle seat, saying she had problems walking – but the person who had chosen and paid for that first seat refused to change. (iStock)
Assuming that the elderly woman would have a pre-assigned seat if she had mobility issues, the operator refused to swap seats, as there was it seems that the woman wanted to change just so that she does not live next to great rider.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the original Reddit post for comment.
Rejecting the “seat switch” caused people to be divided on the internet, some defending the passenger's decision and others showing concern for the old woman.
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“He knew that (he had) traffic matters and he CHOOSES not to reserve his rightful seat and thinks he will force someone else out of his assigned seat,” said another user.
Another added, “He didn't want to sit next to his seat in the middle (seat). Especially if he was offered another way and he refused.”
“Look the flight attendant in the eye. Smile politely. And say, 'I'll switch seats if my choice is business class or better,'” suggested one user for anyone asked. changing seats on an airplane. (iStock)
“I have to book two seats or I fly first class because I have a big frame… The old lady can do that too, she was cheap and tried to take your seat ,” comments the user.
Someone suggested, “Look the flight attendant in the eye. Smile politely. And say, 'I'll switch seats if my choice is business class or better.'
“Old cabin crew here: People with poor mobility should usually sit (in) the window seat for safety reasons,” said one user.
“Look the flight attendant in the eye. Smile politely.”
The user added, “In the event of an emergency, they are the last to leave the plane to ensure that the maximum number of passengers arrive. safely removed.“
Someone wrote, “Making him climb next to you from… It may seem like (there was) enough space, but as we grow the balance and our feelings diminish.”
“She knew she (had) mobility issues and CHOSE not to put a good chair,” said one user of the drama described on social media. (iStock)
“Airlines need to have a policy where they don't ask people to switch seats for others,” the user said.
The airline updated the post, sharing that the woman in question had been given another option by flight attendant.
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“The flight attendant offered him an aisle seat after I refused to move, but he wanted more legroom in the main row of the head and refused another aisle seat,” he said. the post office.
California-based philanthropist Rosalinda Randall told Fox News Digital that “nobody has an obligation to change their seat.”
A California etiquette expert said buying a passenger a drink can be an incentive for them to change seats. (iStock)
“The applicant has no right to expect (this), or make a scene if they don't get what they want,” Randall said.
Randall says that making a polite request to change seats is fine, even if it can confuse other passengers.
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He gave some good suggestions for applying.
There may be some situations in which it may be a little inconvenient to swap seats on an airplane, one fashion expert suggested. (iStock)
“Think about it: You might have a lot of luck if an airline employee makes an announcement or offers to buy it for them. a drink or twopay more for the flights, pay them cash/transfer money,” suggested Randall.
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Randall says there may be situations where it can be a little overwhelming to change.
“It's a short flight, you can get the same seat in another row, or anyone can be an upgrade from the (current) passenger sitting next to them,” Randall said.