Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a real in-flight fiasco on our hands. Imagine being stuck on a 15-hour flight, desperate for some shut-eye , only to be tormented by a tiny terror kicking your seat and pulling your hair! Our poor protagonist had been traveling for over 24 hours and was in dire need of some rest. But with a mischievous munchkin on the loose, that seemed like an impossible dream. Will our sleepy traveler ever find peace? Or will the battle for comfort rage on? ♀️ Let’s dive into this sky-high drama! ️
Sleepy Traveler’s 15-Hour Flight Nightmare!

Troublesome Trio: Mom, Dad, and Unruly Tot!

Tiny Terror’s Seat-Kicking Shenanigans!

Rollercoaster of Kicks: From Mom’s Lap to Dad’s!

Suffering in Silence: Understanding the Struggles of Traveling with Kids

Finally, Some Shut-Eye! Reclining for Rest

Comfort Clash: Mom’s Tap on the Shoulder!

Cramped Quarters: The Plight of Lap-Sitting with a Larger Child

Enough is Enough: Refusing to Budge! ♀️

Cramped Consequences: Mom’s Discomfort Dilemma

Sleepy Traveler vs. Unruly Tot: The In-Flight Face-Off!
In this high-flying tale of discomfort and desperation, our exhausted protagonist finds themselves at odds with a restless child and their mother during a grueling 15-hour flight. After enduring hours of seat-kicking, hair-pulling, and paper-poking, our hero finally sees an opportunity to catch some Z’s when the tiny terror falls asleep. But just as they recline their seat for some much-needed rest, the mother taps them on the shoulder, demanding they move their seat up for her comfort. Feeling justified after putting up with the child’s antics, our protagonist refuses to budge, leaving the mother cramped and disgruntled. Now, let’s see what the internet has to say about this sky-high showdown! ️
A fellow passenger stands up to entitled parents on flight ✈️

Child needs own seat, parents at fault for not arranging. NTA

Don’t be an entitled parent, buy your kid a seat! NTA

Parents should have bought a seat for the child. NTA

Airline seats cramped like livestock; no one’s comfortable. ♀️

Passenger stands up for their right to recline seat. NTA ♀️

Opinion on reclining seats and ESH judgement sparks debate.

Etiquette on reclining seats for comfort during long flights.
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Airline seating is a mess and kids should not bother passengers

Height doesn’t equal age reminder from fellow parent of tall child.

Passenger not the a**hole for not un-reclining seat. Valid question raised.

Reclining seats on long flights is fine, NTA ✈️

Traveling with kids is hard, but parents should control their behavior ♀️

Polite interaction over reclining seat, NAH reigns.

Reclining your seat on a flight is your right. NTA

Reclining seats are AH move, parents suck for not controlling child

Sassy response shuts down entitled mom’s unreasonable demand

Passenger reclining seat into someone’s lap is AH behavior. ESH.

Passenger stands up to entitled mom’s demands for comfort. NTA

Agreement reached between reasonable adults. NAH

NTA. Commendable attitude towards parenting and flight etiquette

Passenger shares experience of uncomfortable flights due to reclined seats.

Airplane seats are too small, commenter is NTA.

The struggle of dealing with reclining seats on flights

Both parties share blame for the airplane seat incident. ♀️

Reclining chairs is a right. It’s not rude. ♀️

Airlines are the real AH here for prioritizing capacity over comfort ♀️
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Reclining is expected, you’re NTA for reclining a few cm

People complain about uncomfortable flights but don’t recline seats. NTA.

Passenger shares frustrating experience with entitled parents on flight

NTA. Passengers shouldn’t have to be uncomfortable for entitled parents ♀️

Flight attendant explains why NTA for not un-reclining seat ️
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Passenger reclines seat, entitled mom demands it to be un-reclined. NTA.

Traveling with kids can be difficult, but it’s not others’ job to accommodate them.

“Entitled” mom demands seat un-reclining, gets reality check. NTA

Traveling with young kids? Bring a car seat for containment!
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Experienced parent defends OP and criticizes entitled parent’s lack of preparation. NAH ♀️
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Responsible parenting. NTA.

Being a parent doesn’t excuse bad parenting and entitled behavior ♀️

Passenger stands up to entitled mom on international flight. NTA.

15-hour flight, entitled mom wants seat un-reclined for kid’s comfort. NTA.

Teaching kids not to misbehave is important. NTA wins.

Flying etiquette: recline and be reclined. NTA.

Passenger stands up against entitled parent on flight. NTA.

Flying with kids? Buy them a seat for their comfort! NTA.

Passenger refuses to un-recline seat for entitled mom and child. NTA.
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Parent agrees with not un-reclining seat for entitled mom’s kid.

NTA who paid for comfort is asked to compromise for entitlement.

Parent acknowledges bad behavior and would feel embarrassed about it.

Take a break, you deserve it! NTA

Passenger reclines seat for sleep; entitled kid ruins flight. NTA.

Child’s safety should come first, not just the mother’s comfort. NTA

NTA and good on you for not giving in! Kids need to learn boundaries and respect for others.

Flying with kids can be tough, but NTA for reclining.

Teaching my toddler manners, entitled mom should do the same ♀️

Reclining your seat on a long flight: NTA, obviously. ♀️

Flying etiquette: Is reclining your seat worth making others uncomfortable?

Safety over comfort: lap children should have their own seat. ♀️

Entitled mom demands seat un-recline for kid, commenter says NTA ♀️
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Traveling with kids doesn’t excuse lack of parental control. NTA.

Passenger with child agrees mother should have taken a different seat.

Stand up for yourself! Don’t let entitled parents bully you.

Passenger stands up against entitled mom’s bad parenting skills

Teaching kids to be considerate is crucial! NTA!

Experienced traveler shares tips for long flights and calls out entitled parents. NTA
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Assertive passenger shuts down annoying kid’s bad behavior on flight

Passenger not at fault, entitled parents should have planned better ♀️

Standing up against entitled parents who ignore rules

Parent of a toddler says NTA, advocates for being a good citizen

Flying with kids can be hard, but letting them bother others is unacceptable. NTA.

Quick thinking and alerting F/A’s can prevent such entitlement

Parent agrees with OP and sets a good example

Reclining seat is a paid amenity. NTA for not un-reclining.

Choosing to fly coach means being prepared for cramped seating.

Passenger not at fault, entitled mom needs to teach manners ♀️

Don’t expect favours if your child is a pain

Buying an extra seat for a child on a long flight. NTA

As a mother and flight attendant, reclining is your right. NTA.

A justified NTA response to an entitled parent on a flight
