Traveling by plane implies, for many passengers, hours of discomfort and adaptations. But when it comes to pre-marked places, not everyone is willing to give up what they have reserved, especially if they paid more for a specific seat. A recent case has generated debate on social networks about to what extent should be given to requests from other passengers to change places.
Unexpected order on board
A 29-year-old man was nicknamed ‘hero’ online after refusing to change places with another passenger who wanted to sit next to his girlfriend. The young man returned the house after a job trip and had specifically reserved a place in the hall due to his height, requiring extra space for his legs.
Soon after sitting, he was approached by another passenger who asked to change seats, explaining that his girlfriend was sitting at the window. According to Reddit, the man replied that he could not exchange, because that place had been chosen out of necessity.
Clear explanation
“I was returning from a job trip and had reserved the place of the hall because I am high and I need space,” shared the young man on the social network. When the other passenger approached, he said, “Hey bro, we can change? My girlfriend is in the window and I’m in the middle, back there.”
The young man looked at the proposed place and saw that he was one of the worst of the plane, rejecting the request with education but firmness, referring: “Sorry, I chose this place for a reason.” The other passenger insisted, “Mano, I just want to sit beside her.”
Discussion on board
Despite understanding the couple’s desire, the man explained that he was not willing to sacrifice his comfort for someone he did not know. The discussion continued with the passenger to question, “Are you alone, why do you want the corridor?” To which the young man answered: “Because I paid for him. That’s how the places work,” he told Mirror, quoted by Birmingham Mail.
The exchange of words became more lit, with the man being nicknamed “lonely insensitive” by the other passenger, something they considered ironic, as they were trying to make him feel guilty to give up the seat he paid.
Crew intervention
The situation was interrupted by an onboard assistant who, in the face of the aggressive tone, threatened to remove the passenger who insisted on the exchange. Only then did the atmosphere calm again on the flight.
The young man concluded the sharing in Reddit stating: “couples have no priority about people who planned in advance. Sorry but I don’t regret it.” This position generated thousands of support comments from other users.
SUPPORT OF INTERNETS
Most comments praised the passenger for firmness, considering that not giving in to these types of requests is legitimate and fair. Many have shared similar stories, showing that these situations often happen.
A user said he had lived something identical on a 12 -hour flight from Korea to Toronto. When the person refused to change, his girlfriend started to cry until another passenger gave in. “I was angry. Now she will repeat the scene on all flights,” he said, quoted by the same source.
Another shared story
In this same report, the user added: “An small Asian woman was trapped in place in the middle for 12 hours, just because a beautiful young woman cried to get the corridor.” The indignation was shared by hundreds of users who considered the situation unfair.
Another user commented that in this type of “plane card set”, passengers who planned and paid in advance always have priority about those who leave everything to the last minute.
Similar experiences
Another case reported in the Reddit referred to a similar episode. A couple entered the plane and the girl ran to the window in the user’s line, laughing and telling her boyfriend that she had got the best place. He then asked the corridor passenger to change with the boyfriend who was in another line in the middle.
“If they really wanted to sit together, she would have given the window place for someone to change with him,” he explained, refusing the proposal. The girl answered, quoted by: “It doesn’t cost to ask.” The user concluded, “It doesn’t cost, but don’t expect someone to accept the trip to give you a gift.”
Reflection on Priorities
These stories reveal the frequency of places to exchange places on flights, raising questions about rights, empathy and prior planning. Many argue that, unless it is an emergency or health situation, each passenger must respect the place of others on the plane. For those who have specific needs, such as mobility problems, above average height or anxiety in closed places, the choice of seat is a matter of comfort and personal safety.
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