People often go to great steps to make sure they are comfortable on trips because they know how stressful flying can be. A recent flight had a heated argument because of one woman’s choice to put her own comfort first. This made many people wonder about the proper way to behave on an aeroplane.
The woman, who had paid extra for two seats because she was big, got into a fight with a mother whose baby was 18 months old. The mother asked the woman if she could give up one of her seats so her child could sit down. The woman politely said no, since she had already paid for both places.
As things got worse, the flight attendant stepped in and told the woman to think again. The woman didn’t back down, though, and the mother had to hold her child on her lap.
It was clear that the mother was angry with the daughter because she kept making passive-aggressive comments and staring at her the whole trip. The woman felt bad about what she did and wasn’t sure if she had made the right choice.
The woman looked for support on Reddit, but got a range of responses. Most users, though, agreed with her choice. Many said that since she had paid for her seats, she had every right to keep them.
“It’s not your job to make up for someone else’s mistake,” said one person. It was her choice whether to pay for a seat for her child or not.
Some people told the mother that she should have planned ahead instead of assuming that someone would give up their place. Some people felt bad for the mother and said that flying with a child can be hard, but everyone agreed that the woman had done nothing wrong.
This event brings up a bigger problem in air travel: whose wants are more important when resources are limited? Should customers who pay extra for comfort have to give up their space for other people?
Everyone on Reddit agreed that the woman was allowed to keep her seat and shouldn’t feel bad about it. Even though it’s easy to feel sorry for the mother, the person asking for the sacrifice is the one who needs to take responsibility.
Ultimately, the event serves as a reminder of how important it is to think ahead and respect other people’s space. Someone said, “If you want comfort, you have to pay for it.” Other people shouldn’t have to provide it for you.
