{"id":305862,"date":"2024-02-24T16:45:56","date_gmt":"2024-02-24T16:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/defused.com\/?p=305862"},"modified":"2024-02-24T16:46:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-24T16:46:00","slug":"seats-on-a-flight-for-karen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/defused.com\/seats-on-a-flight-for-karen\/","title":{"rendered":"Woman Asks If She’s Wrong For Not Switching Seats On A Flight For Karen And Her Boyfriend To Be Together"},"content":{"rendered":"

Traversing the bustling halls of an airport, securing tickets, and navigating through crowds of fellow travelers is an adventure in itself. But amidst this journey, one crucial decision defines a traveler’s comfort: choosing the right airplane seat.<\/p>\n

For many, this isn’t just a random choice; it’s a thoughtful decision that might involve extra payment for added comfort, legroom, or specific perks. So, changing seats on a whim can disrupt this carefully planned arrangement. Aside from personal inconvenience, it could also mean a financial setback if one has invested in a preferred aisle seat or extra leg space. Moreover, airlines closely monitor passenger seating for safety reasons, making unreported seat swaps a potential concern during emergencies.<\/p>\n

While kindness is encouraged in the skies, it’s vital to recognize that seat selections are more than just preferences; they’re intentional choices. As the saying goes, “You get what you pay for,” and in air travel, your seat is no exception.<\/p>\n

This concept became painfully evident to a couple on a nine-hour flight. Scroll down below to read the story!<\/p>\n

Source: u\/disposabledidgeridoo<\/a><\/p>\n

1. Let’s find out!<\/h2>\n

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2. OP had to immediately start working after taking a 9-hour-long flight from Italy to the USA, so she booked herself a seat she knew where she could comfortably sleep.<\/h2>\n

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3. Just when OP was ready to sleep, a man tucked her to ask if she could switch her seat with his girlfriend.<\/h2>\n

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4. OP simply said no. She shared that had it been a child, she might have considered the thought but these were middle-aged people so there was no chance.<\/h2>\n

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5. The girlfriend made sure OP couldn’t sleep on the flight.<\/h2>\n

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6. Everyone on the flight was trying to sleep but because the girlfriend wasn’t happy with OP, she made sure everyone got disturbed.<\/h2>\n

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7. Even while deboarding, she didn’t let any chance go of letting OP know what she did was terrible.<\/h2>\n

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8. OP argued in the story if they really wanted to sit together, they could’ve just paid more to get seats of choice.<\/h2>\n

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9. OP asked the internet if refusing the downgrade made her an AH or not.<\/h2>\n

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10. OP said she would never let their pack of planning bother her.<\/h2>\n

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They knew exactly where they were going to sit before boarding the plane. If they wanted to sit together, they could’ve paid extra and booked seats together way in advance. There was no need for the girlfriend to put on such a show, she only embarrassed herself. The flight attendants, though, I feel like didn’t do much here. Like, that lady was disturbing everyone on that 9-hour-long flight. They should’ve asked her to tone it down.<\/p>\n

Source: u\/disposabledidgeridoo<\/a><\/p>\n

Here are some of the comments shared on the story:<\/h2>\n

11. Especially in this day and age where people can pay to sit together if that’s what they want to do.<\/h2>\n

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Via South_Blackberry4953<\/a><\/p>\n

12. It is a service. Take it or leave it.<\/h2>\n

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Via Trenin23<\/a><\/p>\n

13. I’d have said many things to them both. Many things.<\/h2>\n

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Via KronkLaSworda<\/a><\/p>\n

14. It is really not that hard.<\/h2>\n

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Via dwbraswell<\/a><\/p>\n

15. If you want something from me, it\u2019s got to at least be like for like rather than something worse.<\/h2>\n

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Via Prestigious-Apple425<\/a><\/p>\n

16. If they really liked each other they would spend the money to sit next to each other.<\/h2>\n

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Via Optimal_Ad_352<\/a><\/p>\n

17. She would have been furious.<\/h2>\n

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Via Every_Caterpillar945<\/a><\/p>\n

18. It really wasn\u2019t that hard.<\/h2>\n

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Via OnlymyOP<\/a><\/p>\n

19. To be honest, the attendants should\u2019ve done a better job preventing all that happened.<\/h2>\n

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Via asthom_<\/a><\/p>\n

20. My guy wanted to live in peace for a few hours.<\/h2>\n

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Via markbrev<\/a><\/p>\n

I really hope you guys enjoyed this one. Don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments section below.<\/p>\n

Stay tuned for more stories!<\/p>\n

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Via nyliecyrus<\/a><\/p>\n

Cat tax.<\/p>\n

“I now know I’m not the only one. He goes from the toilet to the sink, climbs on my shoulders, and perches on my head.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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