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Flight passengers debate ‘seat switches’ on planes as one refuses to swap with older lady

Editorial Board Published December 31, 2024
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A viral put up on social media has sparked a heated debate over airplane etiquette and private boundaries after a passenger admitted to refusing to surrender an aisle seat when one other traveler requested it.

Posted within the “r/ AITAH” discussion board on Reddit, the notice was titled, “Not giving up my aisle seat on a 15hr flight for an older lady with mobility issues.”

The person stated she or he was “seated in the aisle seat of the bulkhead row in the middle section. Next to me was an older lady, probably in her 60s” — and the girl received up from the seat.

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“A couple of minutes later, she returned with a flight attendant and asked if I could swap seats with her because she had ‘mobility issues.’”

The Reddit person stated that within the seat proper subsequent to the girl’s unique seat was a heavy passenger who was spilling into the house. 

A flight passenger (not pictured) shared a “seat switch” story on Reddit, sparking plenty of debate. An older lady requested to take an aisle seat, claiming she had mobility points — however the one that had chosen and paid for that unique seat refused to alter.  (iStock)

Assuming the older lady would have had a pre-assigned seat if she did have mobility points, the person refused to swap seats, because it appeared the girl wished to modify merely in order that she wouldn’t want to take a seat subsequent to a bigger passenger.

The “seat switch” refusal had folks divided on-line, with some defending the passenger’s determination and others displaying concern for the older lady.

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“She knew she [had] mobility issues and CHOSE not to book a seat that was comfortable for her and thought she would just force someone else out of their assigned seating,” commented one person.

One other added, “She just didn’t want to sit beside her seatmate in a middle [seat]. Especially if she was offered another aisle and declined.”

“Just look the flight attendant in the eye. Smile politely. And say, ‘I’ll swap seats if my alternative is business class or higher,’” prompt one person for anybody who’s requested to modify seats on a airplane. (iStock)

“I have to book two seats or fly first class because I have a large frame … Old lady can do the same, she was just being cheap and trying to take your seat,” commented a person.

One particular person prompt, “Just look the flight attendant in the eye. Smile politely. And say, ‘I’ll swap seats if my alternative is business class or higher.’” 

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“Former cabin crew here: People with reduced mobility are usually supposed to be seated [at] a window seat for safety reasons,” claimed one person.

“Just look the flight attendant in the eye. Smile politely.”

The identical person added, “In case of an emergency, they’re the final to get out of the airplane to verify the overwhelming majority of the passengers get evacuated safely.“

One other particular person wrote, “Making her climb around you to get out … It may have looked like [there was] plenty of room, but as we get older our balance and reflexes diminish.”

“She knew she [had] mobility issues and CHOSE not to book a seat that was comfortable,” stated one person concerning the drama described on social media. (iStock)

“Airlines need to have a policy where they don’t ask people to switch seats for others,” said a person.

The flight passenger up to date the put up, sharing that the girl in query was given another by the flight attendant. 

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“The flight attendant offered her an aisle seat after I declined to move, but she wanted the extra leg room in the bulkhead row and refused the alternative aisle seat offer,” stated the poster.

A California-based etiquette knowledgeable stated providing to buy a drink for a passenger could also be an incentive for them to modify seats.  (iStock)

“The person making the request has no right to expect [this], or make a scene when they don’t get their way,” stated Randall.

Randall stated making a well mannered request to modify seats is OK, although it might frustrate different passengers. 

She prompt some nicer methods to pose the request.

There could also be some circumstances through which it will be a minor inconvenience to modify airplane seats, one etiquette knowledgeable prompt.  (iStock)

“Consider this: You may have more luck if a flight attendant makes the announcement or can offer to buy them a beverage or two, pay for airline extras, pay them cash/transfer funds,” prompt Randall.

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Randall stated there could also be some circumstances through which it will be a minor inconvenience to modify. 

“It’s a short flight, you can find a similar seat in another row, or anyone would be an improvement from the passenger [you’re currently] sitting next to,” stated Randall.

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