Heading home for Christmas, a woman, accustomed to booking an extra flight seat for comfort due to her size, faced an uncomfortable dilemma. Seated, she was asked by a woman with an 18-month-old to share the extra seat for the child. Firmly refusing, the woman explained she had paid for both seats. A flight attendant intervened, understanding the situation and instructing the mother to hold her child. Throughout, the mother made passive-aggressive remarks. Seeking opinions on Reddit, responses varied. One mother shared her experience, emphasizing personal responsibility. Criticism was directed at the mother for not purchasing a seat for her child. Some defended the woman’s right to her purchased seat. The incident raises questions about entitlement, consideration, and personal responsibility during air travel.
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