Woman tries to take her seat on a plane – but she refuses, and what happens next has the internet is divided

A woman’s flight became uncomfortable when she refused to give up an extra seat she had paid for to accommodate another passenger’s toddler. Due to her size, the woman typically books two seats for her own comfort. On this particular flight, she found herself seated next to a mother with an 18-month-old child. The mother asked if she could use the extra seat for her toddler, suggesting the woman squeeze into one seat. However, the woman declined, explaining that she had paid for both seats.

A flight attendant stepped in and recommended that the mother hold her child in her lap, which is common practice for young children. Despite this, the mother spent the rest of the flight making the woman uncomfortable with dirty looks and passive-aggressive comments.

Later, the woman turned to Reddit for opinions. Most users supported her decision, criticizing the mother for not purchasing a seat for her toddler and expecting someone else to give up their paid seat. While some sympathized with the mother’s desire for a more comfortable flight, they agreed that she should have prioritized securing a seat for her child. Overall, the consensus emphasized the importance of respecting each passenger’s paid accommodations and personal choices.