Passengers on the plane argue about ‘Seat switch’ on plane after refusing to exchange with old woman

A viral post on social media has sparked a heated debate about airplane etiquette and personal boundaries. This after one passenger admitted refusing to give up his aisle seat when another traveler requested it.

A post in the “r/ AITAH” forum on Reddit reads: “Not giving up aisle seats on 15-hour flights for older women with mobility issues.”

The user said that he or she “Sitting in the aisle seat of the center divider row. Next to me was an old woman. He must be in his 60s.” And the woman stood up from her seat.

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“A few minutes later She returned with the flight attendant. and asked if I could switch seats with her. Because she has mobility problems.”

A Reddit user said the seat next to the woman’s original seat was among the many passengers who spilled into space.

one passenger (not pictured) Share stories A “seat change” on Reddit has sparked a lot of debate. An elderly woman asked for an aisle seat. It was claimed that she had mobility problems. But the person who had chosen and paid for the original seat refused to change. (Istock)

Let’s say an elderly woman will have a pre-assigned seat if she has mobility issues. The user refuses to change seats. Because it seemed like the woman wanted to change just so she wouldn’t have to sit next to a bigger passenger.

Fox News Digital reached out to the original Reddit poster for comment.

Refusal of “seat change” has divided people online. Some defended the passenger’s decision and others expressed concern about the elderly woman.

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“She knows she (has) mobility issues. and chose not to reserve a comfortable seat for her And to think she would force people to leave their assigned seats,” one user commented.

Another person added: “She just didn’t want to sit next to her seatmate in the middle (seat), especially if she was offered to walk the other way and declined.”

“Just look into the eyes of the flight attendant. Smile politely and say, ‘I’ll switch seats if my choice is business class or above,’” advises one user to anyone asked to change seats on an airplane. (Istock)

“I have to book two seats or fly first class because I have a large frame… The old woman did the same. She’s just being cheap and trying to take your seat,” one user commented.

One person suggested that “Just look into the eyes of the flight attendant. Smile politely and say, ‘I’ll switch seats. If my choice is business class or above'”

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“Ex-crew here: People with reduced mobility often sit[in]the window seat for safety,” one user said.

“Just look into the eyes of the flight attendant. Smile politely.”

The same user added: “In an emergency They were the last to leave the aircraft to ensure the safe evacuation of the majority of passengers.”

Another person wrote: “Let her climb around. yourself to leave… It may seem like there’s a lot of space. But as we get older Our balance and reflexes are diminished.”

“She knows she (has) mobility issues. and chose not to reserve comfortable seats,” one user said of the drama described on social media. (Istock)

“Airlines need to have a policy of not asking people to change seats for others,” one user wrote.

The passenger updated the post. Sharing that the woman was given another option by the flight attendant.

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“The flight attendant offered her an aisle seat after I refused to move. But she wanted additional legroom in the bulkhead row and declined the offer of another aisle seat,” the poster said.

Rosalinda Randall, an etiquette expert from California, told Fox News Digital that “No one is obliged to change seats.”

California etiquette experts say offering to buy passengers a drink could be an incentive for them to change seats. (Istock)

“The person making the request has no right to expect (this) or create a scene when they don’t reach it,” Randall said.

Randall said it’s okay to politely ask to change seats. Although it may cause other passengers Even if you’re irritated.

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She suggested a better way to process the request.

There may be situations when changing seats on an airplane may cause minor inconvenience. One etiquette expert advises (Istock)

“Consider this: You might have better luck if the flight attendant makes an announcement or offers to buy them a drink. Pay for special airline services Pay them cash/transfer money,” Randall advises.

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Randall said there may be certain situations that make transfers a little inconvenient.

“It was a short flight. You will find similar seats in another row. Or anyone who improves from passengers. (You are now) sitting next to him,” Randall said.