Passenger refused to change seats on a plane with an annoying mother: the network supported him

By TravelWiseFeb 25, 2024 15:15 PMNews
Share:
A dispute on an airplane arose over a reserved seat. Source: kathimerini.gr

When it comes to traveling on long-haul flights, most people do everything they can to make sure they're comfortable in the air. To achieve this, they may wear baggy clothes, buy a travel pillow, or even book a specific seat in advance.

And that's exactly what one man decided to do when traveling on an 11-hour flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York to Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel. However, he explained that he had barely sat down in his seat when a woman approached him, asking if he would switch seats so that she could sit there with her child. He shared this story on Reddit.

Passenger refused to change seats on a plane with an annoying mother: the network supported him. Source: Depositphotos
Passenger refused to change seats on a plane with an annoying mother: the network supported him. Source: Depositphotos

"Before I could lift my bag over my head, a woman came up and told me that I had sat in a seat where you can put a bassinet and asked if I could switch with her. "I asked her where she was sitting and it was a few rows back, not by the window, so I said: "No thanks, I paid extra for this particular seat," the man said.

A stranger sitting next to him supported the passenger, saying, "It's your seat, you paid for it, it's okay."

Online users also supported the man. According to them, if this particular window seat was so important to this mom, she would have booked it in advance. "I'm sure there are people who do this on every flight," one commenter wrote.

As TravelWise previously mentioned, a passenger who spent 28 hours on a flight provided three tips to travelers on how to make their journeys more enjoyable.

Top Articles

Top 10 reasons for flight cancelation by airlines: a clear algorithm of actions to get compensation

Oct 16, 2025 16:22 PM

Where to Buy eSIM at the Best Price: A Full Review of Tariffs and Options

Aug 8, 2025 10:54 AM

No More SIM Swaps: The eSIM Travel Solution You’ll Actually Use

Aug 4, 2025 16:51 PM

Not Just a Suitcase: My Personal Checklist for Smart Travelers in 2025

Mar 3, 2025 18:00 PM
More News

A Torn Passport Left One Brit Behind

Aug 9, 2026 02:46 AM

A New St Francis Pilgrimage Route Crosses Six Italian Regions

Aug 9, 2026 02:33 AM

A Tiny Sail-Powered Ferry Is Testing an England–France Route

Aug 9, 2026 02:27 AM

Visited DR Congo? You’ll Need 21 Days Before a U.S. Flight

Aug 9, 2026 02:14 AM

Ryanair Links Nuremberg with Agadir This Winter

Aug 9, 2026 02:01 AM

KLM Brings Amsterdam–Tel Aviv Flights Back via Cyprus

Aug 9, 2026 01:58 AM

Italy Adds Late-Night Hours at Top Attractions

Aug 9, 2026 01:45 AM

Time Out Named the World’s Best Cities for Gen Z

Aug 8, 2026 18:52 PM

Morocco Gets 17 New Ryanair Routes This Winter

Aug 8, 2026 18:49 PM

Delta Connects Atlanta and Riyadh Nonstop

Aug 8, 2026 18:36 PM

London Faces 26 Days of Bus Strikes

Aug 8, 2026 18:23 PM

Greek Islands See a Post-Odyssey Booking Boost

Aug 8, 2026 03:17 AM

Scotland Looks to Take Its Sleeper Train to Europe

Aug 8, 2026 03:04 AM

Passport Checks That Could Stop Your Holiday

Aug 8, 2026 02:51 AM

Manchester Power Cut Disrupts Trains for Second Day

Aug 8, 2026 00:58 AM

Hilton Lines Up New Hotels Across Ireland

Aug 7, 2026 21:45 PM

Graffiti Could Cost Tourist €30,050 in Granada

Aug 7, 2026 21:32 PM

Airport Bus Error Leaves Family 150 Miles From Home

Aug 7, 2026 21:29 PM

Dublin or Cork? Bordeaux Has Direct Flights to Both

Aug 6, 2026 21:36 PM

Iberia Will Stream Spain’s Eclipse From Above the Clouds

Aug 6, 2026 21:23 PM

This Railcard Change Could Save Teenagers £175 a Year

Aug 5, 2026 23:27 PM

Technical Fault Delays Ryanair Flight for 16 Hours

Aug 5, 2026 23:14 PM

Newquay Airport Warns of Boardmasters Traffic Delays

Aug 5, 2026 23:01 PM

Condor Restores Daily Frankfurt–Tel Aviv Flights

Aug 5, 2026 22:58 PM

Rising Costs Push Britons Towards UK Breaks

Aug 5, 2026 22:45 PM

Estonia Takes the Top Spot in 2026 Relocation Ranking

Aug 5, 2026 22:32 PM