Passenger refuses to switch seats with woman and child twice on long flight

Flying can be stressful, but being asked to switch seats on a long-haul flight can make it even more challenging. In this AITA post, a passenger is faced with a difficult decision when asked to switch seats with a woman and her screaming child, not once, but twice. Despite being offered a seat in business class, tensions rise when the woman is not given the upgrade instead. The situation escalates further when the two passengers encounter each other in the customs hall. Read on to find out if the passenger was in the wrong, or if the woman was being unreasonable.

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Passenger refuses to switch seats, gets called names in return

A passenger on a 10-hour flight from the US to Europe recently had a harrowing experience with a woman and her toddler who were seated next to them. Despite being uncomfortable with the screaming child leaning on them, the passenger refused to switch seats with the woman, citing the need to frequently get up and walk due to damaged knees. Later, when offered a seat in business class, the woman overheard and asked if she and her child could be upgraded instead. The passenger accepted the offer, but was met with insults and name-calling from the woman in the customs hall after the flight. Was the passenger in the wrong for not switching seats earlier, or was the woman out of line for her behavior towards them? Read on for comments and reactions.

Woman refuses to switch seats with woman and child twice, justified.

Passenger refuses to switch seats with woman and child twice on long flight, commenters agree NTA (Not the a**hole) and criticize entitled behavior of some parents

Passenger praised for being decent towards FA and not complaining ✈️

Polite passenger rewarded with seat, entitled mom throws tantrum. NTA

Passenger stands up to entitled parent on long flight

Passenger stands their ground on flight seat, sparks salty reply.

Flying with a toddler is stressful, but moving them to business class isn’t allowed.

Passenger defends decision not to switch seats with woman and child ‍♂️

Flight attendant’s favor saves passenger from potential train mishap

Flying economy as a tall person can be painful. NTA

Standing up for your seat rights

NTA for refusing to switch seats with woman and child ‍♂️

Condolences for loss overshadowed by heated political debate

Standing up for your seat rights on a long flight ✈️

Enjoy the show

Stand your ground! NTA. But let’s hope the child behaved

Reclining seats on planes – pain for tall people

Commenter calls entitled parents and their kids ‘a**holes’

Passenger refuses seat swap with entitled woman, receives support. ✈️

Passenger defends NTA judgement and shares awkward travel experience ✈️

Passengers debate whether toddler should be moved to business class

No sympathy for noisy kids in business class

Empathetic commenter defends passenger’s decision not to switch seats.

Polite refusal of seat swap on long flight deemed justified ‍♀️

Former service worker defends passenger’s refusal to switch seats

Standing up for yourself and helping others, win-win!

Flying solo in economy while parents relax in business?

Commenter calls out entitled parent on flight.

Commenter stands up for passenger in rude seat-switching encounter

Tall people can relate Economy plus is a tease

Polite passenger refuses seat swap, internet approves

Mother of 3 defends not entitled to business class upgrade

Passenger defends NTA verdict on refusing seat switch with mom.

Standing up for yourself and calling out entitlement

Choosing seats is important when flying with a toddler ✈️

Passenger defends decision not to switch seats on long flight ✈️

Passenger stands up to entitled woman on long flight ✈️

Commenter supports passenger’s decision, criticizes entitled parents.

Empowering response!

Passenger refuses to switch seats, NTA. Woman’s entitlement backfires.

Mother defends not switching seats with woman and child on flight

Support for not switching seats with woman and child.

Flying with toddlers? NTA chooses comfort over tantrums.

Empathy fades when offered seat is taken, NTA wins.

Empathetic commenter defends passenger’s decision to not switch seats.

Passenger not at fault for refusing seat switch ‍♀️

You’re not the a**hole, don’t doubt yourself

Business class passengers complain about screaming children, NTA for refusing.

Travelers debate allowing children in first class on flights

Passenger refuses to switch seats with woman and child, defends decision

Confusion over a 6’5″ lady being called a prick?

Toddler in business class – NTA wins with legroom advantage

Passenger justified for not switching seats on long flight ✈️

Empathy for parents but no obligation to switch seats. NTA

You’re not the a**hole for not switching seats twice ✈️

Controversial take on parents expecting special treatment for their kids

Handling a difficult flight situation with grace and understanding

Commenter defends passenger, criticizes mother for using child.

Mind your business and don’t inconvenience others.

Adult behavior expected, passenger criticized for not switching seats ⚠️

Passenger’s refusal to switch seats sparks NTA debate

Mother defends not switching seats on long flight with toddler