Woman tries to take her seat on a plane – but she refuses, and what happens next has the internet is divided
When a mother refused to give up her extra, paid seat for a fellow passenger’s toddler, the flight became uncomfortable. Due to her girth, the woman normally reserves an additional seat for herself, but on this particular occasion, she was seated next to a mother and her 18-month-old child. The woman refused, saying she had paid for both seats, when the mother requested her to fit into one so her toddler could have the extra one.
The mother was advised to hold her infant in her lap, as is customary for young children, by a flight attendant who intervened. The mother gave the woman uncomfortable stares and made passive-aggressive comments during the journey.
Afterwards, the woman asked for comments on Reddit, where most users agreed with her. The mother received backlash from many for not purchasing a seat for her child and believing someone else would forfeit theirs instead. Although some sympathized with the mother’s want for a relaxing journey, they pointed out that she ought to have given her child’s seat priority.
Thoughts on this matter are divided, most people agree with the woman who paid for her additional seat, underscoring the significance of honoring each traveler’s preferences.
