Woman goes viral after for refusing to switch seats with fellow mom on flight | GMA

[@yvettetorres7829]

This lady didn't need to explain to us why she wanted the window seat she paid for. The gall and entitlement of people to just do whatever they want these days is incredible.

[@francinec9045]

You would be surprised how the media would usually side with a mother regardless of the truth!

[@rw8303]

Simply unbelievable the absolute gall to be upset about a spot you didn't pay for Right on for keeping your seat. Hell if it means so much pay in advance for the seat you want. Geez people.

[@akhong1969]

agreed

[@CrackGolden]

That was my first thought. She doesn't need to 'need' the seat for a health issue or whatever. It's HER seat.

[@redzoom7857]

Absolutely

[@ruidias6333]

I was once asked by a guy to swap my prepaid aisle seat with a middle seat so he could sit with his girlfriend. I said “sure…for fifty bucks” which is about what I paid for the pre-selection. He said that was ridiculous and after a little back and forth he called me a sucker for paying it. I just said I’m the sucker sitting next to your girlfriend and you’re the guy who just confirmed it’s not worth fifty bucks.

[@angeladyson621]

😂😂😂

[@1ACL]

The best! Way to go!

[@AFAskygoddess]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Internet award of the day!!!! 🏆

[@justcallmesuzzie]

That response made me laugh so hard! It also sent his gf a message that sitting next to her was not worth $50. WTH?

[@denisepotter9611]

😂😂😂😂

[@maxpayne7419]

The fact she was sitting in your seat before she had even asked tells you everything you need to know about her character.

[@patricias5122]

And I love the " oh, it's just right here!" middle seat explanation

[@vietcongbuondanbannuocphan1791]

She was the seat robber.

[@alva--._..l-._.-l.._.--]

Just sitting there in the first place, the answer is simply NO!

[@savethechildren2]

💯

[@djkid22]

yep! she should have found the person before the flight and asked, asked the flight personnel, or simply booked it that way in the reservation!!! She just assumed she would get her way and went ahead and did it without permission. They say "better to ask for forgiveness than permission" but not in this situation!

[@reverseyoutube8508]

Once I didn't book my son's seat and my seat on time. We ended up many rows separated. I went to the row in the back and when the person showed up. I explained the situation. offered her to take my aisle seat in a much better row in exchange for her middle seat in the back. You offer something better, not something worse

[@matts9345]

Can say with 100% certainty that the mother's teens were overjoyed not to have to sit next to their mother.

[@bkm2797]

Exactly,lol!

[@Felice_Enellen]

Yeah, given that she's lazy enough not to book in advance to select an entire row, and is selfish enough to think she just unilaterally swap a -worst, least expensive- middle seat for the -best, most expensive- window seat, hoping that "it's easier to get forgiveness than permission" would pay off (probably again after many other times), tells me she's not a great person. They were probably totally embarrassed by her shamelessness. Narcissism, whaddya gonna do. If not for the kids I would have shown her face and shamed her publicly.

[@californianorma876]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Baymax-xs6jw]

Correct!

[@louisevanderlinde8590]

😂😂😂😂

[@suzyq8777]

I had someone sitting in my seat and asked him to move. He said he didn't want to sit in his assigned seat. I didn't argue with him and instead went to one of the flight attendants and she took care of it. The audacity and entitlement of people who just sit in someone else's seat before asking if it's okay is beyond me!!

[@SFelectrolysis]

You did the right thing.

[@lawtraf8008]

LMAO, the audacity. I would have been like " Okay... I don't actually care that you don't want your assigned seat, that's not my business. However this seat that I paid for is so move your ass away tf". I'm happy the flight attendant took care of it for you lol.

[@reesewitherfork6142]

I would’ve him “that sounds like a you problem” 😂

[@surgigi1582]

good for you

[@watchforlife]

As long as you paid for the seat, with your money and not his,he needs to move his stupid ass to his assigned seat!! Besides, there's always an option to choose the particular seating area,one is comfortable with,so his excuse was bogus and silly.

[@SWog617]

This woman owes nobody an explanation for why she wanted to sit in the seat she picked and paid for.

[@sallyolsen-ug1mz]

Amen

[@notmebutyou8350]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💯💯💯💯💯

[@pstudioz8835]

Exactly

[@yourlifeisagreatstory]

True. And maybe ask to take someone’s seat… but why is this a news story to begin with? Must’ve been a slow day.

[@yourlifeisagreatstory]

“It was a nonevent after..” seems like it wasn’t an event at all. News line: Woman seating in wrong seat is asked to move.

[@laremabella]

A lot of women think being a mother gives them the right to do whatever they want. If the woman wanted to sit with her kids she should have booked the seats that are together. You CANNOT steal someone elses seat. Its the same as stealing someones belongings.

[@elenabob4953]

Being a mother means doing the due diligence and planning in advance so you won't have that type of situation.

[@hillbillyrose6026]

@@laremabella I completely agree that mothers should not act as though the universe revolves around their kids, and more ridiculous, them..THE Mother. As a mother, I will say there certainly were better ways to handle this, including allowing the children to sit alone, as they reportedly were of age, and well-mannered. However, reflecting back to accompanying very frequent business fliers who knew the ropes, I did feel inadequate to navigate air travel as many travelers did routinely; additionally, the family may not have been able to plan ahead as the travel very well could have been last minute due to a family emergency or a spontaneous situation. The family may not have alerted the entire plan to a family illness or death, or that booking ahead was not an option for any number of reasons. Still, the mom was out of line.

[@Sportyspice7]

Amen. Too many women calling themselves “mothers” nowadays act like the world revolves around them and their kids. News flash: no one cares about your kids.

[@Marcus-uw6qw]

Most parents are insufferable especially mother's. They think the world revolves around children when it fking doesn't.

[@williamj.dovejr.8613]

She encountered a person who gets her way and she stood up for herself... good for her.

[@maymoon8851]

Don't think that was the case airlines suck!

[@AMYV3]

What did the mother do. But moved when she was asked too. It’s only this women who said she was unhappy. She didn’t say anything so why is this women even talking about it. I’d offer my seat as a mother. And would have no problem giving up my window seat I love too. Why because normal people want families sitting together. It’s not just about sitting to visit. I’m sorry but I want my daughter or twin sons close to me if there is ever a time for that it’s a plane ride. They can be scary fir children. And adults. Let’s be real. Remember here the mother said nithing and moved. Period

[@johnpeters9793]

@@maymoon8851 That was the case....and the airline did nothing wrong.

[@rogerhelmkay6507]

@@AMYV3 She paid for a window seat she gets the window seat, The woman is just entitled and should not get her way. I would not of switched

[@rondtastic5545]

You guys Got it all wrong. Where I come from we go out of our way to help mothers and children. Blonde lady is an evolving Karen. She isn’t full blown Karen yet, but soon enough she’ll be in a fast food restaurant blowing up the workers bc she has only had “90 minutes of sleep” or is working on a “big presentation”. Her issues supersede everyone else, the definition of a Karen.

[@c00mgoblin]

“Your poor planning does not constitute an emergency for me.” It’s shocking how often people’s jaws fall open.

[@Jessicas1111]

Using this... lol

[@dla1307]

Same!

[@VixenVoice]

What an airline bumps people or change their seat that’s not planning errors. Airlines are supposed to say families together, especially with underage children which under 16 is still under age. So that was their error not the mothers. But if the kids were being kids, everyone will be asking Where is the mother?

[@TheBengalimamba]

that line is from Family Guy

[@lexibryson66]

I don’t think air likes do that because me and my husband planned and paid extra to have our seats together we are going in may of this year with our 2 year old

[@davidjohnston3044]

If sitting together is so vital to you, pay the money to do it. Do not expect other people who paid the money to give up their paid seat.

[@lovevioletflowers3442]

Some of us pay good money to sit together. Then, when we get to the airport, our originating flight leaves late or is cancelled, causing us to have to be rebooked for the second leg. Then, nasty people on the second leg say we should have paid to sit together (and we DID) but fail to think about the fact that maybe something the airline did, as opposed to something we did, is why we are trying to see if we can work out a way to remain together. Please think about this before saying something snarky to the person who is trying to make sure their six year old isn't sitting unaccompanied on the flight. Neither the parent nor the six year old bears responsibility for their originating flight leaving late or getting cancelled.

[@bennu547]

I think window seats are usually more expensive. So I think what happened was the mom didn’t want to pay it. So instead she just took the seat expecting whoever is actually supposed to sit there to just be ok with trading seats

[@BA-oq1ue]

@@lovevioletflowers3442that’s a issue u take up w the airline, why should the airlines issues result in someone else being inconvenienced

[@Fordgroup00]

@@lovevioletflowers3442 That’s not someone else’s problem. That’s YOUR problem

[@Fordgroup00]

@@bennu547 Yep

[@Bminutes]

When the other lady said “I can’t believe they don’t put families together,” it showed she’s a liar. You decide your seat.

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

No you don’t always.

[@dollydon8547]

The fact that she assumed it’s all ok to just take your seat is very rude of her. Proud of you for taking your stance on the situation, and doing the right thing to take what’s yours.

[@mariaphilomena1422]

Ya the mom should fly southwest then.

[@tima.478]

Yeah, rude AF! I'm a jet mechanic for Delta and people do the weirdest most inconsiderate stuff you can imagine. I see it all day, every time I'm at the gate working and it's still hard to believe!

[@cindyfreihofer2093]

I had the same thing happen to me. Two business men were sitting together and when I approached my seat and told the one man he was sitting in my seat he told me that I could take the seat behind mine which was his. He did not even ask me. They continued to engage in conversation, laughing etc. So arrogant.

[@marieortiz158]

​@@cindyfreihofer2093I would have made him move.

[@browniepoints5227]

Having kids is a choice don’t burden other people with your poor decisions

[@lynetteraab3107]

That happened to me both ways on my last vacation. It's infuriating that these people assume everyone is okay switching with them just because they didn't buy their ticket early enough to get the seat they wanted. You paid for and picked the seat you wanted. Don't let anyone guilt you into changing if you don't want to. Good job standing up for yourself!!

[@onengkusumah2905]

this is why you should never ever be kind to others, just stick with your rights and what you've paid for. being kind to human is a useless thing.

[@pommiebears]

Happened to me on my business class flight, with a boyfriend wanting to sit with his girlfriend. I had paid a lot of money to go from London to Sydney, and on the second leg of the flight, I’d booked the pod in the exact orientation I wanted, as some are right next to the aisle and I wanted window, which is more private. I ended up feeling so bad, as the stewards weren’t exactly helpful and I made it obvious I didn’t want to move. I did move, begrudgingly. That flight cost £7000! And, I ended up in a crappy seat. My own fault. I was tired.

[@pommiebears]

@@onengkusumah2905right. I didn’t even want to be kind…. But I was.

[@carlgriffith4660]

@@onengkusumah2905 Sarcasm I hope!

[@imaninternettroll1660]

No one cares you’re telling your story to the ether

[@AlanP-rr5wx]

I’m so sick of entitled people that purchase the cheapest airfare and then expect the rest of us to “accommodate” them because they are to cheap to pay to sit together. And, then, to have the nerve to want someone to give up their window seat for a middle seat just shows how entitled she is. Kudos to you for not giving in

[@MrTrollo2]

Why exactly do you have to pay to is together? That's a scam by its own

[@natalieg7373]

​@@MrTrollo2 because people can choose seats, but have to pay for them. When you don't pay, you get seats assigned. If that would not be the case, several people would get random seats just to be together, I'm sure some won't be happy with aisle seats just to be together etc..

[@MrTrollo2]

@@natalieg7373 yeah and why? You could Just let them choose with Check in

[@francesjohnson3045]

The nerve and playing stupid about their MIDDLE SEAT

[@natalieg7373]

@@MrTrollo2 it's a system all over the world, the fees for the seats would then be covered by all passengers. Meaning the tickets for those who don't care are more expensive and for those who care less expensive, which kind of defeats the purpose of someone wanting a "special treatment". If someone sits in their seat, the staff has to come in to help. Also, you wouldn't be able to sit in a good seat when u don't book early enough. I think it's good, that it is cheaper, if you're not interested in having a good seat.

[@cq8822]

My daughter refused to switch and the flight attendant tried to shame her. She paid for the seat she wanted! She would have but they also wanted her to take a middle seat. I’m proud of her for standing her ground, especially against and light attendant.

[@ericadriscoll1059]

That woman could have paid to sit with her kids. It’s not your responsibility to give up your selected seat.

[@Doraemonhandle]

That woman could have …asked.

[@ursulagranger6798]

Ok I agree if she paid for it

[@hanatemonstas4485]

@@ursulagranger6798Bruh how else do you think she could board the flight?

[@AnonymousPersonAP]

I bet all of you are Democrats. Your vote doesn't match your actions. But everyone already knew that.

[@mya22833]

Playing the parent privilege card 😅

[@CarrieAKouri]

Good for her! I'm happy to switch seats, but not for anyone who acts entitled about it.

[@bkm2797]

Thinking she the mother was trying to manipulate her, glad she stood up for herself.

[@mei6044]

Agree!

[@leigilmore]

I’m happy to switch, as long as it’s not a middle seat. 😅

[@TheGustyNguyen]

This Happened To Me Before , A Child Was Sitting In My Seat 😅

[@8TheOry]

Exactly, ask first!

[@jp4431]

When the kids deal with the situation with more maturity than the mom who's an adult!

[@genitagray6126]

Exactly!

[@OrangeArdmore]

The mom acted like her kids were ages 4 and 6. You just know those kids have to deal with their mom being neurotic on a daily basis. Sad. When they become adults the mom is going to wonder why her kids don't visit or call more often.

[@nttbwps6.-_]

@@OrangeArdmorethose kids are still children so Ofcouse the mom would be worried

[@OrangeArdmore]

@@nttbwps6.-_ How do I block you from ever talking to me ever again in life?

[@nttbwps6.-_]

@@OrangeArdmore you’ll live 😊

[@saras123]

You don’t even need to explain why you want the seat you bought

[@AlohaBlessed-e5l]

She owes no explanation. She is right!!!

[@vanessabrown7736]

I concur

[@CalebTrask]

Damn straight.

[@RadioPsychicAstrologyByPepper]

“ it’s more important to be kind than to be right…” good sentiment in theory but situation like these completely negate it and I understand it. I think she was entirely more than necessarily polite tolerant into this BS yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

[@sup9542]

Yeah, too much explanation about motion sickness and not enough sleep. None needed. "Seat Switcher" is right. Larry David would agree with her.

[@julies634]

That’s exactly. No need to explain. Period.

[@petalsjones]

The entitlement of this mom is outrageous. This woman had a right to what she paid for. The only way I would have given my seat is if an infant or disabled child needed her near them. In this case NO!

[@davidwalesby2426]

wtf are you talking about, she sat beside her children and moved when asked, didn't bitch didn't say a word, maybe she was hoping that nobody showed for that seat, nobody here was acting entitled, in fact the only problem i seen here was some snob bitch making a big deal out of it for no reason at all, in fact if she were any kind of decent human she would have forgone her bitch snob attitude much like yours and let a family sit together for a plane ride, jesus christ all we hear is bitch bitch bitch bitch bitch rom people like you, i absolutely would have traded seats its the only decent thing to do in a case like that duh

[@PeteMachini6732]

I wouldn't even switch for an infant or a disables child. Not my problem, my seat is my seat

[@shelleyinthecity]

Any infant gets to be in the lap of the mother. That is a none issue and not a realistic scenario. No infant has their own seat.

[@jafiadaesther3955]

​@@PeteMachini6732let's hope that you don't fall into a situation where a stranger has to help you .God works in mysterious ways.

[@PeteMachini6732]

@@jafiadaesther3955 I paid for the damn seat, Im not the one that's selfish. You're probably the mother in this Video

[@suzlo9871]

I had this happen to me on my last flight. I was shocked that the person was mad that I wanted my window seat I had paid for specifically. She cursed to her husband the entire flight. Oh well, to bad, next time do what others do and PAY FOR THE SEAT YOU WANT. So over these people.

[@omgyeti2049]

The thing that always gets me is somehow these people always manage to board during pre-boarding even though they don’t have strollers or something that normally qualifies you for pre-boarding. Like they know the f’d up by buying basic economy that doesn’t let them choose a seat, so now their plan is get on board, take whatever they like, and prepare to guilt trip anyone who insists on sitting in their specifically chosen seat which they paid extra for.

[@planarian]

@@omgyeti2049 IIRC there’s usually something on your ticket that says whether you’re qualified for pre-boarding, I don’y think you can just sneak into it. Just like it says (at least w/ the airlines I’ve flown) whether or not you are allowed a carry-on bag.

[@redzoom7857]

Right, it’s insane people feel entitled to a seat other than what’s on their boarding pass! If you can’t get a seat switched by the staff, sit in your assigned seat, simple.

[@gailhitson7340]

People with small children are offerd the chance to preboard. I believe the woman was holding a baby.

[@elabuterin7150]

@@gailhitson7340 Whether you have a child or an impairment doesn’t mean you can sit anywhere. Most airlines have assigned seats. Southwest I believe is the exception? My husband and I pay to PICK our seats due to his disability. No way would we switch. If mom is so concerned about her teenage kids she should have paid to be seated together. Easy fix for an easy problem!

[@FutureCommentary1]

I'll always be grateful to that person who changed seats with my mother (80, limited mobility) so she could seat next to me on a Chicago to Paris flight. We had tried getting seats in advanced om the website but couldn't and then again at the gate but it was too late. Thank you kind stranger. I did not take it for granted.

[@hillbillyrose6026]

Reasonable people would be empathetic and helpful; thats not everyone, though. Nice of you to recall.

[@meshellcountrygal4512]

She handled it perfectly. That Mom wanted it more for herself rather than her kids. Thank you everyone for your likes. Humbly appreciated ❤

[@reneecase8678]

Maybe but I had a 14 year old who got nervous when he learned that we were not sitting next to each other and wanted me to switch our seats. We were sitting in aisle seats in the same row. When we got on he said that he had not understood that. Anyway my point is yes she wanted it for herself but had reason to think the children especially the 12 year old would like it better. The 15 year old was totally embarrassed by her presumption and attempt to make it look like she was put out on her children's behave.

[@kingsnoob4546]

😢 you poor thing. Your 14 year old sounds so brave. Two generations ago 14-18 year olds went and fought in WW1 and saved the world. Now they can’t fly in an isle seat because mommy is one row away and that’s, terrifying. Truly, you are brave and amazing! Stunning and brave.

[@RVPissBoys]

@@kingsnoob4546forreal, but still, I don’t remember being that much of a pxssy at 14 years of age Must be some suburban mentality

[@TinaBradley-s8i]

Yep, she did not want to be stuck in a middle seat with people she didn't know.

[@samp9798]

It was your seat. Enough said!

[@dianenicholson3937]

Why do people automatically think because they have kids they have some kind of privilege? Good on you girl you deserve your seat I hope you got some rest.

[@quickstep2408]

pulling the mom card. everyone has a card

[@sunneedaze57]

I would want to travel with my children! Therefore I would book ahead and pay the extra money so I could!

[@leejones982]

Possibly because they don't want to pay a booking extra to pre book being together.It's the complete self interest/selfishness that gets me

[@lauraw3pm]

Entitlement

[@ilaser4064]

Most of us don't.... The people that do were selfish and arrogant BEFORE they had children.

[@lindaeasley5606]

Stand your ground. Don't give in to people who feel entitled to disrespect you

[@privatename2648]

Ha, your comment made my mind immediately go to, Stand your ground laws.

[@RichM3000]

Definitely. I'll trade for equal or better, but don't poach first and ask later or any swap becomes unlikely at that point. And, definitely don't have conversations with poachers about why. Just a "no thanks" will do.

[@davidwalesby2426]

she wasnt felling entitled at all, she took an empty seat beside her children and moved when the person showed up for it, the only entitled person here is the one who made the video and your right she paid for the seat, however she passively aggressively made a video to demean the woman, the woman probably never even said a word except sorry i guess this is your seat and said i just was hoping to sit with my kids, the only stink caused here is the bitch who made the video

[@polarnaut9645]

It's called boundaries. Learn to love telling people "no."

[@GoddessY1968]

NO is a complete sentence

[@ScottsdaleSushi]

I am just proud of the woman for standing up for herself - I have begrudgingly allowed someone to take advantage of me too many times as a former 'pleaser-holic'. You paid for the better seat & kept the better seat - BRAVO!

[@P.H.888]

Statement.

[@AJJames-q2c]

No is actually one of the words that can literally be its own sentence, 😅

[@larryking2697]

I flew a lot for many years. I always booked a window seat. I fully understand what Tammy felt. STAND UP FOR YOUR SEAT!!!

[@eaglerider1826]

Didn't she say she was going to sleep the whole flight ?

[@mussu4859]

@@eaglerider1826 you sleep best on window seat, you have a place to lean on and no other passengers walk over you.

[@yarenileri8555]

i have to say I was really disappointed and sad because I don't fly very often but an elderly woman was sitting in my seat and I really didn't want to insist on making an elderly woman get up

[@privatename2648]

@larryking, or SIT DOWN IN YOUR SEAT, rather.

[@MikaComments]

​@@yarenileri8555You not insisting on elderly person to give up a seat that "belonged" to you, means you are ANTI AMERICAN beaceuse we are so into our RIGHTEOUSNESS to our INDIVIDUAL FEELINGS.

[@AUDACITY4Uphotographer]

I’m a flight attendant and you definitely did the right thing for standing up for yourself. The ladies children were definitely old enough not require mom hovering over them. Kudos to you for not allowing her to low key bully you.❤✈️

[@georgewagner7787]

I guess they probably have to give you training in that job to deal with these kinds of people. It's nice to travel but I'm not sure that's a job I'd want

[@barbarianvee]

Ikr? They're old enough to be home alone, they were fine with their mom being a single row behind!!

[@nancyneyedly4587]

I agree, but you should not assume a child "looks" old enough to do something. Kids can have unseen issues, like autism, that could affect how they act or need to be treated long beyond how they may look for their age. Clearly that wasn't the case here, just saying, we can't assume someones abilities based on "looks." If that was this womans issue she most certainly would have ensured she was sitting with her kids. The mother in this case was acting entitled assuming she will just figure it all out on the plane, that her poor planning or not wanting to pay for seat priority could be someone elses problem.

[@teedee643]

If the children had special needs the parent can indicate that when booking and there are airline protocols to ensure they are together. It isnt a passengers or flight attendants responsibility. The seat was paid for and the woman had. a right to sit in her seat regardless of the kids.

[@malumusera]

Yes, but you know very well this is the airlines fault, they chargins for everything now.

[@Beepscat1]

I travel all the time and I DO NOT switch. Just because someone doesn't plan ahead does not mean I should accommodate them when they find they are in a seat that doesn't work for them. The only time I move is if a soldier with long legs needs more leg room (aisle ).

[@teresahild]

I had booked my flight 9 months in advance AND paid the extra fee for upgraded seat. When I got to my seat upon boarding a woman was sitting in my aisle seat. She refused to move. I asked for the flight attendant, and guess what? The flight attendant said to me, there is an aisle seat in the back row (next to the restrooms), could you accommodate this woman? I stood my ground, but both the flight attendant and the woman rolled their eyes at me, with the woman saying “You have a problem, I feel sorry for you!” I post this because you cannot depend on the flight attendants to help you obtain the seat you paid for. By the way, I had paid the big bucks for row 6, aisle seat.

[@maryohare4141]

You needed to report the flight attendant as soon as you landed. GUARANTEE she would be in trouble for not handling that right!

[@TracyW1965]

I had the same thing happen to me. A man with a thick eastern European accent stood over me saying over and over that I was sitting next to his wife and I needed to switch my aisle seat for his middle seat a few rows back. Um, no, I don't. I paid extra to pick an aisle seat because I get claustrophobic. It was just a 2 hour flight. Did he really need to sit next to her? The flight attendant was of NO help at all. Finally someone else grew tired of the man's whining and did some switching so they could sit together. It was so irritating to deal with especially since I paid more to reserve that seat.

[@ahwell9984]

The only problem you had was the passenger's discourtesy and the flight attendant's failure to back you up. Good for you for not going along with that rudeness.

[@elecaire9094]

Why wouldn't that same seat the flight attendant suggested, accommodate the seat stealing woman 😂

[@Jendromeda]

in our society, sadly, women are treated like they are idiots. What's worse is that OTHER women will treat them like idiots, it's not always a man who will do his....it's woman vs. woman. It's very abusive. You had two women beating up on you....real nice of them. Shame on the flight attendant--what was HER problem??

[@lockedloaded4942]

Some people's sense of entitlement is astounding. If you want to sit next to your kids, you book seat together in advance. Duh!

[@noneofyourbusiness4595]

Some people with children may be flying for medical reasons, to see a Dr. in another state. Those people may not have money to get their own tickets., so they can't choose. It won't be obvious. Assuming peoples intentions and situation is ignorant.

[@kimjones2056]

@@noneofyourbusiness4595 assuming somebody should give up their seat because you want it is not acceptable either

[@-WhizzBang-]

@@noneofyourbusiness4595shut the fuck up, asshole! That is still NO excuse for what she did! She could have politely ASKED that woman if she minded changing seats beforehand, instead of just STEALING it! There is nothing to assume in this situation, this person was blatantly IGNORANT! Period!

[@terdferguson1736]

@@noneofyourbusiness4595stop it you assuming that any of that matter at all shows how entitled and ignorant you are.. and what is it with this fake ass righteousness?? Does having all these other do nothing virtue signals pat you on the back really make you feel that good? You’re not some actual empath so what is it. And don’t say you are that’s a lie true empath are rarer then Actual sociopaths. It’s just another lie people seeking virtue points tell.. I’m serious why do you think people should be expected to walk around acting like every person they meet is in the middle of a life crisis so you should be giving them whatever they ask.. you don’t live like that do you?! Only in the internet to make yourself sound better. You lefty’s have lost the plot and don’t even know it’s actual you that are the bad people. Virtue signals are truly some of teb worst of our Society. I know If I had an unplanned situation and couldn’t properly plan and ended up in this situation the first think I’d do is offer them money for their seat. Oh not everyone has money to do that.. yup true so sit down you’re not entitled to shit not even on your worst day. Hopefully the person isn’t a virtue signaling lefty like you and this women and gives yo the seat like the actual kind people in this world, you know the group of people who every year donate the most money , you know the people more on the right who actually do kind shit and just don’t posture on the internet trying gain the approval of other weirdo democrat cultist..

[@pickletickle5144]

@@noneofyourbusiness4595then f*cking talk to the airline rep beforehand. Don’t give me this whole bull about it. You are able-bodied who can talk to the reps. Stop putting responsibilities on others when it’s clearly yours.

[@delandpayne5067]

As a parent. I will always book my tickets with all my children next to me. The extra money it costs, is worth the peace of mind

[@xpsxps1339]

That's the whole point! She doesn't want to pay this money; she expects somebody else gives up their seat, so she can save money!

[@delandpayne5067]

@@xpsxps1339 and for that behaviour, she's trifling 😪

[@gaoxiaen1]

Why does it cost more money?

[@bmolitor615]

@@gaoxiaen1 join the 21st century, kiddo... [seat-selection is extra $$... and why? cuz airlines can]

[@theshortgolfer8687]

@@gaoxiaen1 Because airlines realised that people are willing to pay so another way to make a buck...

[@AChoosen1]

People need to act more like adults today. You did the right thing she did not. Having temper tantrums because you don’t get your way is crazy.

[@jaymeeengrasciramos9752]

She seems like a genuinely nice woman. Id be delighted to sit next to her on a flight. I think she handled the situation with class and respect.❤

[@lovly2cu725]

THE OTHER PARTY, NOT SO MUCH. SHE BOOKED THOSE SEATS SPLIT

[@l.lisa09]

@@Yeahyeahbeebisfan yeah shes cool, wouldnt wanna be her friend though . 💀

[@misterg1157]

Why would anyone book 3 seats together when there’s 3 fees to do that, and they can get it for free by rushing onto the aircraft and then trying to manipulate whoever’s seat they take? I just don’t understand it. Sorry, Sir, I need your First Class seat - I’m allergic to Economy. How dare you object. Who do you think you are?

[@lizmc.1031]

As a single woman I am so sick and tired of people expecting me to sacrifice my well being just because I do not have children or a spouse. I am still important, I still matter! Too bad for the Mum, but it wasn’t the ladies responsibility to abide by the moms wishes! She should have planned better for her trip!

[@juliabaum8832]

Yup! Too many people see single women as just larger versions of little girls to be bossed around and talked down to.

[@Andytheevien]

Shout out to the feminist child-free women!

[@doxoxo779]

Some People with kids really think others need to inconvenience themselves to make their parenting easier.

[@marisaw5150]

@@juliabaum8832 yep, my experiences are with males who see me solo and think they can dominate me... uh no. Then that really upsets their ego because I am not timid and submit.

[@1flash3571]

@@marisaw5150 Ewwww...What a masculine women........I guess ALL males behave this way towards you???? Dominate you???? Reeeeeeeally???? This is why men don't approach people like you. Only those crude men do because of your attitude.

[@sytycdvigirl]

As a person who makes sure to pay for seats in advance to get the window seat, I totally co-sign with this traveler.

[@kholetAndre]

Same here!. I've been booking windows seats since 1991in my military days as well. I would not have switched either. I just feel more at ease as I don't really like flying.

[@fiogarofalo]

do you fly often? im asking just because if you do, you would know that if everyone is under the same reservation, they will put you together. Not close, but together. no need to pay.

[@wilsonle61]

Same here but Aisle as I have a bad knee and need to stretch.

[@Stej-i7m]

I've always been a window seat guy but after my last long flight from dubai I'm going aisle for long flights

[@omarkhan3458]

​​@@Stej-i7mwhats a aisle seat?

[@SuperBrowndog1]

I would have just said "no thank you, I'll keep my assigned seat," sat down, went to sleep. I don't give a damn what that lady thought or said. I wouldn't have made any excuses either. Assigned seat is just that, "assigned seat." And I'm glad you stood your ground. Kids were fine, so it's a non-issue.

[@illawarriorhill70]

How do you sit down in a seat that is already occupied???

[@SuperBrowndog1]

@ well, I would have told her to move.

[@bettywith2girls]

I think she did. The mom didn't want to move.

[@shanahaim5935]

I’m a mother and mothers like this give us a bad name. The entitlement of her to think she has a right to take someone else’s seat makes me MAD

[@RosieHarp]

Nobody has the right whether they're male, female, a mother, not a mother. It's entitled arrogance at its worst

[@mrb2643]

And the Need of this lady to justify and validate why she didn't want to swap ...no need

[@marymagdalene3004]

And, then, just take the seat and assume that it's ok to do that. Then, to gaslight about the available 'window!"

[@cansee0]

Clear case of female entitlement

[@RosieHarp]

@@cansee0 well you get single dads too, I wonder if they would've tried that on

[@lovinglife3954]

You get the seat you paid for. Period. Good for you for standing up for it. At 12 and for sure at 15 my son was thrilled to sit by himself on the plane.

[@wintersbattleofbands1144]

No kidding. At 12 I was watching other people's kids, and could travel just fine with a book. Didn't need a controlling parent watching me like a hawk.

[@openminds8765]

Amen Helicopter Mom's think they can do anything they want. She should have bought her tickets for her and her kids far enough ahead to get the seats she wanted or paid more - period

[@donnaeckler4190]

My grand niece flies by herself they can do that at 6 years old.

[@jeffrowisdabest]

I was already on her side before I watched this video. Now I'm even more grateful seeing her stand up for herself.

[@davidwalesby2426]

stand up for herself lol, the woman moved with no issue while the bitch that made the video passively agressively demeaned her

[@elizabethtobin6894]

She was right to standup for herself. So many people today have such a sense of entitlement, even when they are in the wrong. More power to you.

[@AdventureRex19]

Same. Stay where you are assigned. Don't alter the arrangement without asking 😊

[@JohnSmith-bw6pv]

honestly this women made up some sob story to excuse her being a karen.. i neeeed the window seat to sleep and look out and get motion sickness what a load of bs

[@deidrabrey4043]

She is attractive.

[@sharonbernard9571]

No one should assume that he/she can switch seats automatically. No matter what, someone else will be inconvenienced. Why would anyone assume that he/she has more rights than someone else? She made those seat arrangements. She is close and those kids are plenty old enough to ride in another row.

[@milyrouge]

The same happened to me once, but it was the bulkhead seat, which had cost me extra to book. I’m 6ft/1m83, it was in Economy and it was from Atlanta to Frankfurt and she wanted me to sit in a middle seat two rows back. It took the cabin crew threatening her with being kicked off the plane to get my seat. The daughter was so embarrassed and we had a lovely chat on the flight!

[@moosedawg71]

Yeah, I get how important those bulkheads are to you tall folks, and if that's the seat YOU booked, then she can kick rocks! And for her to make such a scene about getting a seat that wasn't hers in the first place, nor took the time to book herself, on top of not giving a crap about how uncomfortable a middle seat would be for you...yeah, screw her.

[@Palmstreet-u7x]

i am 6^ft 2 " or 1.87 m tall and this same reason why i always book a seat both ways between Germany and South Africa, will never fly if i cannot book an extra legroom seat. very expensive on Lufthansa and SWiss air,but always worth it,

[@Cumberland_swasige]

I'm 6ft 4. I know someone who is 6ft 7. So what?

[@Palmstreet-u7x]

@@Cumberland_swasige then one cannot sit in an economy seat, because me only being 6ft 2 battle to sit in a normal seat, and if u fly in a Boeing 777 its even worse,seats are so narrow,

[@VladG19]

@@Cumberland_swasige So what is YOUR point exactly? The OP explained her point clearly.

[@paulawynn9779]

She kept asking the kids if they were fine to further "shame" you. They were probably GLAD to be away from her! Her entitlement is absolutely atrocious!!!

[@susanc4622]

The teenage boy was probably absolutely mortified. Parents are embarrassing just for existing when you're that age!

[@giraffeNana2023]

@paulawynn9779, And, to try to prevent her from sleeping

[@mrb2643]

If I got a window Seat it's my seat ....

[@Scrabble8393]

Love the son’s response!❤

[@PeachGirl46]

She is a mom. People are missing the whole picture. She was panicking some. She was hoping she could get a swap. To me, she should have swapped with the older sibling or just watch a movie or something.

[@sleepysatellite1326]

This happened to me a few years ago. I got upgraded to business with a window seat with no one next to me and I was so looking forward to finally get a good rest when a guy stood up and asked me if I could swap seats with him and let him and his boyfriend seat the both of them as they were seated a few rows behind in separate alley seats. I also really enjoy travelling on a window seat and I said no to their alley seats. The guy got really angry with me and called me a sour bitch! I am glad I kept my seat!!!

[@jamesharris6368]

He called you a b**ch? Yet he's the one getting his cheeks clapped by a man😂😂😂

[@josephyeo6966]

Good call. Trust your instincts. It is bad luck to switch seats anyhow.

[@TraceyMush]

Good for you and nobody should have to justify why they want the area that they chose and paid for. It's yours and if you want it back or in this case refused just swhich , it's yours.

[@mara_q9979]

@@islandgirl8834 oooh yesss I love that

[@chokolatebrwn]

​@@islandgirl8834😅

[@valeriemcintyre3219]

Thanks Tammy, I needed to hear this, I'm never prepared for these bullies

[@ennuiblue4295]

remind yourself just because they feel entitled, doesn't mean *you* owe them 😉 not your problem

[@TheHugisCh]

As a mom with kids around that age, I fully support you holding your boundary and saying no!

[@SelaLucero]

Even if you were a mom to 6 and 4 year olds she should stand her ground it’s not hers or anyone that ends up in that situations fault… parents should plan better.

[@jankepanke5868]

"someone took my plane seat so now i need to go to the press like a fretard"

[@TheLaymanCollector]

​@@SelaLucerodefinitely. pay extra when travelling with kids to choose seats and ensure that all are sitting together. Don't try to negotiate with random people on the plane.

[@kingbuck427]

She is absolutely beautiful

[@ageofechochambers9469]

Unfortunately ppl are looking at it as a rights issue, this is just about common courtesy. As a guy I deal with entitled females all the time but if a mom wanted me to move to be next to her kid I'd move because it's not about her it's about a scared kid on a plane . FYI as a guy I wouldn't want to sit next to kid anyway .

[@floodland3]

Frequent flyer here. You did good. People need to pay properly ahead of time to get the seats they want. Don’t let the Mom make her problem into your problem.

[@counterculture10]

Amen

[@tamale4864]

Honestly the ppl who let them get away with it makes it harder for others. Bc it encourages their entitlement.

[@lulugalvang]

They still buy the tickets knowingly they won’t sit together and expecting to convince someone to change seats.

[@julielucia3930]

I think part of the problem is way back in the old days before all this controversy of everything we did, and said, when you booked a flight, you automatically assumed your whole family was gonna be sitting with you, but unless the planes have five seats across which they don’t anymore when we went to Florida years ago, I sat with my older sonmy ex-husband sat with my other two sons the robe behind us in the middle. No biggie.

[@BreaB15]

Just today I was sitting in my window seat by the wing, just the way I like it, and the person next to me proceeds to reach over me and pull the shades down to BOTH windows beside me. For exactly the reasons this woman mentioned I have a penchant for window seats, so whoever is next to me needs to deal with the shades being up or down. You can politely ask, but don’t reach over because you can’t deal with the light. Choose an aisle seat next time.

[@Chrisoula17]

She knew where she and her children were sitting when she bought the tickets. Thank you for standing your ground.

[@ariw88]

Agreed!

[@italiantraditionalcatholic2390]

No compassion

[@heleneboisvert-gravelle8081]

No. She probably didn’t pay for the seats ahead of time. So the airline assigned the seats at check in.

[@tellurye]

@@heleneboisvert-gravelle8081 Yeah, thats what they said. She waited for the last minute and those were the only seats available. Then she has the nerve to blame the airlines. The entitlement! Man, she was much nicer than I wouldve been.

[@jannalam6861]

Not really. They usually assign the seats when you check-in right before the flight.

[@Chair214]

This happens too often. The airlines need to start telling people not to try this crap.

[@ngs5554]

A man did this to me years ago. I was on a work trip and had booked a window seat, got to my seat and man was sitting there. I politely told him that he was in my seat, and he said “well you can sit in mine”, which was the middle seat in the next aisle. I again, politely told him that I didn’t want his middle seat, I wanted my window seat. He ignored me, and probably thought I would cave since I was a young 23yr old and he was a grown man. Nope, my parents didn’t raise me without a backbone, I clearly and loudly told him that I would go get the flight attendant so that she could assist him to his assigned seat. He huffed and puffed, called me B, but got out of my seat. People have some nerve.

[@surgigi1582]

Seriously? What did he said to you? I would have called him and his mom a "b". The audacity of males acting 24/7 like a B but called that to women.

[@shiitake1521]

You should have told the stewardess and if she didn’t report to the airline. They could have tracked him down later, maybe told to customer service. They don’t want unruly passengers using their airline.

[@christinaw.4626]

Good for you in standing up for yourself...we TEACH people how to treat us and what we will and will not accept. Just last week I went to the movies...ONE aisle seat left ..in the back (in the wheelchair /companion section) which was perfect. I get there and a woman is in my seat, asks me to verify then acknowledges that someone was in her seat so she sat in mine. Respectfully, asked her if she wanted me to get attendant to assist in getting HER seat (she was older). She accepted my offer but by the time I returned she was already informing the person in her seat (aisle row in front of me; their seat was 5 seats in) It worked out and hopefully showed the original seat takers "folks PICK their seats for a reason" !

[@falidisu2139]

Hmmm… this clearly didn’t happen

[@navkaur163]

They should have kicked him off

[@DaisyA-04]

I actually said no in this situation before. My parents had purchased me the ticket to visit them for Christmas, and knowing my mobility issues and the pain and discomfort I would experience on the flight booked my ticket early and paid extra to book an aisle seat closest to the front as possible. I had a woman ask me to switch with her middle seat so she could sit with her daughter. My first instinct was to say yes and then I realized how much more uncomfortable that would make things for me during the flight, and knowing my parents paid extra to try to make the flight less painful for me, I said no. She was furious at me, she told me she had to be able to give her daughter medication throughout the flight and laid it on pretty thick. I was feeling horribly guilty until the daughter got on the plane and my guilt vanished. The daughter was an able bodied adult (over 20). Oh, and the meds that had to be administered was a Gravol pill that simply got passed across the aisle. If you plan ahead and pay for a specific seat, no one should look down on you for keeping it.

[@Laura7733]

Wow! I bet your guilt vanished after her daughter turned up! Just so rude. These entitled people don't consider anyone else but themselves. Glad you stuck to it!

[@DaisyA-04]

@@Laura7733 Thank you!

[@danger26102]

you should have not traveled if you have mobility issues like pain and pain discomfort

[@torches2011]

@@danger26102 WHAT!!! You're KIDDING right? This woman can do absolutely anything she wants. While her mobility issues are debilitating on a daily basis and probably moreso with extended travel... her choices are NONE of our business and how/when she chooses to go from one place to the next is HER business. Literally saying "you shouldn't travel if you have a disability" is the same as telling you "Don't speak unless you have something nice to say" 🙄🙄🙄

[@DaisyA-04]

@@torches2011 - Thank you. I am hoping he’s just a troll. Nobody would really think that just because I live with chronic pain every day that I shouldn’t get to go visit my family? My seat was paid for, and I have the same right as everyone else to travel.

[@rightsideupvt]

Had a family do this to me on a 15-hour flight to New Jersey from Mumbai, India. I specifically chose an aisle seat, so I could get up and walk around easy. The two boys, 10-12 age, were in my row, mom was across the aisle from me and dad was in another seat. They thought they were going to displace me to a middle seat in the middle row for 15 hours. Stood my ground and got my seat. People were pissed at me for not letting the family sit together! I booked my ticket two months earlier, jerks should have done a better job booking their own flight.

[@cq8822]

You were definitely in the right.

[@kandykane2160]

I'm glad you stood your ground.

[@jds6206]

I never change seats.....

[@dumdumbrown4225]

Some third rate families expect everyone else to suffer for their stupidity

[@summertime5101]

Ask crew to request volunteers or perhaps, someone could donate a window seat.

[@John-78]

The correct response is how much money are you offering?

[@EmpowHer23]

I like that she stood for herself. Some people are too nice sometimes and are afraid to stand their grounds. This lady paid for her seat so she deserves to sit in her seat unbothered. 🙌🏻

[@A.Girl.Has.No.Name.]

I'd have said to her (as nicely as possible) that I paid to have a specific seat so I don't get motion sick, and that I don't think the people sitting to the sides of HER assigned seat behind them, would appreciate me yakking all over them during takeoff and/or landing, and that for future trips, now she knows SHE needs to book seats together when traveling if she wants to sit with her kids... but that they seem old enough to yell back one row to their mom if they have any problems. Then I'd laugh so she knew I was being lighthearted, but still without being bullied into switching, because she failed to plan appropriately. As the saying goes: "failure to plan on your part does NOT constitute an emergency on my part!" (of course, I'd only say that last part to her if she continued to push)

[@katherinekelly5380]

@@A.Girl.Has.No.Name.you are much nicer than I am, I don’t feel the need to offer a reason for saying want to sit in the seat I paid for, I stick with ‘you’re in my seat’ and if they don’t start moving I ring for the flight attendant

[@cherrytraveller5915]

@@katherinekelly5380I am the same. Why should you explain why you want the seat after you paid for it. Rude people aren’t worthy of an explanation

[@Cobalt3351]

History repeats itself.

[@joannesaltfleet2071]

​@@katherinekelly5380years ago someone sat in my allocated seat by accident and I had been polite and said I think you took the wrong seat by accident and they moved and apologised.

[@kristinaflaschner2109]

I admire the fact that you kindly stood up for yourself and persisted in getting your seat by the window. How presumptuous of that mother to take your seat in the first place!

[@grahamlucas2712]

You don't pay extra for a window seat. The gall of entitlement of this woman for lack of compassion and not swapping seats so they could sit with their mom.

[@bretsbrit]

@@grahamlucas2712You do pay extra for a window seat and class of travel.

[@grahamlucas2712]

@@bretsbrit Wow. And your loss if you give up your seat to a mom and still young children is what? 2 tenths of stuff all in the scheme of things. We are not talking about a different class. we are talking about a different seat. it is likely a domestic flight. Not long haul. People in the USA seem to be the most self entitled and selfish people on the Planet.

[@StephanieGPN4790]

@@grahamlucas2712the mother didn’t even ask if the lady was okay with switching seats. She just assumed the lady was going to agree. I am terrified of closed spaced but I will specifically get a window seat because it helps looking outside a window.

[@goyam2981]

I won't care. If I'm tired and the seat is worse no way I will switch.

[@pamelajohnson7813]

I read a comment once where a man paid for the front seat for the extra leg room. He was asked by the man next to him if he'd switch seats with his wife, who was several rows back. His reasoning was because his wife had their baby with her and needed the extra room. He said, no, I'm tall & paid for this space. If she needs more room to be comfortable, why haven't YOU switched seats with her? He didn't like that answer!😂

[@nude_cat_ellie7417]

Bam!

[@noinfo326]

Brilliant! My father always did the same thing. He's 6'3" and no way he could fit in a normal seat other than the first one.

[@giao2380]

Or they could have paid for a front seat knowing she needed more room?

[@andiidoode]

But really it's shocking, why didn't he switch with her??

[@noinfo326]

@@andiidoode Do you mean the passenger or the husband? The passenger paid extra so he could be comfortable on the flight. The husband, I'm not sure why he didn't switch seats with her. He should have taken the baby at least.

[@cq8822]

It’s not controversial at all. She paid for a seat, it’s hers. The mom who wanted to switch is wrong. People need to quite being so entitled. Her kids were old enough to sit in front of her.

[@jackibrown5215]

Stop explaining why you didn’t trade. You paid for the ticket, she was wrong.

[@simonsays5050]

Obviously the woman did nothing wrong here. But am I the only one who think this is the most non-story ever?

[@russell4824]

It call human disecy You obviously have none

[@cosmicwinters]

She doesn't need a reason to not trade but why does that mean she should stop explaining? It just spreads awareness and empathy. I am the kind of person who would have probably backed down from such an awkward situation but hearing her story would make me more comfortable to stand my ground too.

[@staycool163]

​@@russell4824and you obviously can't spell

[@-Ace-of-Spades-]

@@cosmicwinters If you believe that a 4 minute YT video like this one is what it takes to find the confidence to be assertive then there are clearly other 'issues' to address.

[@exoticbloomingflowergirl]

It was your seat that you paid for. She had no right to assume that you would just give up your seat. So rude! 😮 Good for you for standing your ground! 💪🏾 No apologies or explanation necessary.

[@melindak.21]

You did EXACTLY THE RIGHT THING, Ma’am!!

[@Chic_Ken]

​@@19Borneo67💯. How embarrassing

[@mussu4859]

@@19Borneo67 she did right. many people relate to this situation.

[@desireeburch3178]

Why did you need to give so many explanations. It wasn’t her seat. These kids aren’t babies. She was being an ass.

[@iriding64]

I was flying american years back and a lady asked me to switch seats so she could sit next to her daughter I said as long as its an aisle she said of course and pointed to seat directly in front of mine, I got up switched and then another person came up to the seat and said its theirs the woman had of course lied and hers was the middle seat (5.5 hrs from lax to mco) amazingly a flight attendant had watched the whole episode and promptly marched me up to first class!!!!!!!! Win win

[@bbraat]

If she had lied to me she would have been moved when I discovered it. You still had the ticket to that seat. Fortunately it worked out for you.

[@noradinneen1]

Yay!

[@eddie1975utube]

Sweet!

[@mysticone1798]

Wow, what a low-brow move!!! Do women have any shame any more?? No, I know, just a rhetorical question.

[@CottageCupcake]

The other lady got her way!!!! Not a win win.

[@Elle-kr8od]

I had a very different experience, taking my aisle seat, and finding myself sitting next to a five -year-old in the middle seat, with her mother in the aisle seat directly behind. The mother apologized for not having her daughter next to her and hoped the child would be no trouble to me! The little girl turned out to be a well-behaved, delightful seat-mate. It was a pleasure to meet a confident, happy child and the mother who was raising her.

[@curtis7676]

why wouldn't you just swap seats with mom if you both had aisle seats?

[@chefcurry7793]

@@curtis7676facts

[@hansangb]

@@cmom1117 No, a five year old is VERY different than teenagers. It's not about entitlement, it's about taking caring of a child that can't take care of itself. VASTLY different than older kids.

[@Elle-kr8od]

@@curtis7676 Sorry--I shouldn't write when tired! The child was in the middle seat, and the mother had the middle seat right behind.

[@eneri008]

You should have switched.

[@lkb-il8iy]

That woman with the 11 and 15-year old kids is the definition of entitlement

[@noelgenoway9360]

and a nasty beotch!!!!

[@stefanmarchione6757]

There's a name for women like her...they're called "Karens" 😏

[@charlottesmith1662]

I am sure the kids were fine but she was only guessing the ages. The girl could have been 8 for all we know.

[@lkb-il8iy]

@@charlottesmith1662 No they were definitely older than that lol

[@shawnpreston1639]

@@charlottesmith1662 I don’t care if she was 5! That’s not her problem. If you want to sit with your kids then BOOK with your kids. You have to pay the price instead of relying on a stranger to be “nice” which, btw, the woman was. Being “nice” doesn’t mean giving up what you need for the comfort or needs of others - that’s naivety! That’s foolishness. That’s not having a strong sense of self. My “no” requires no further explanation.

[@margaretmacinnes1519]

The manipulative person is setting a dreadful example that will impact her children. Even they were not pleased with her shaming you 🙂🕊

[@seren4740]

As a flight attendant, she did the right thing not giving up the seat. Want to seat together? Pay for the seat. People don't have to accomodate to your silly demands.

[@lauragoldman3836]

maybe the seat was taken. I would have gracefully said “sure.”

[@Mia_M]

@@lauragoldman3836 not if I paid for a seat. I recently went to Australia and the airline I flew made you pay for your seats. I'm not giving up my window seat. On the return flight, I was kind enough to trade one aisle seat for another so that the two parents could sit together.

[@ameliesarah9662]

@@Mia_M most airlines make u pay for a seat nowadays tbh

[@borgward9569]

She was not a flight attendant.

[@HelTra91]

@@lauragoldman3836 Of course the seat was taken, because someone else paid for it already. Nothing graceful about letting other people walk all over you because they are poor planners.

[@randolphpinkle4482]

This woman really didn't need to justify why she wanted to sit in the seat that she booked. Just say no. Being friendly with strangers has a time and place, but there are times when absolute conviction and determination are called for. This is one of them.

[@grahamlucas2712]

The woman b!tching about her entitlement to the seat and not letting the mom and children sitting together is not sensitive or kind. The gall of entitlement of this woman for lack of compassion and not swapping seats so they could sit with their mom.

[@cotton_candy4870]

@@grahamlucas2712yes because the mom was soooooo far away. The seat right behind them is soooooo not close to them. And because that lady tooootaly didn’t pay extra to have her window seat. Because that’s not how the American economy works noooooooo. Sure let me give up my seat that I paid 50 to 100 dollars extra for suuuuure. If the lady really cared that much about her kid she would have paid extra.

[@jennifersmith5131]

@@grahamlucas2712 Well since the woman who PURCHASED the option to have a window seat PAID the EXTRA she is not insensitive. Maybe mom shouldn't be so CHEAP and learn how to book EARLY. ITs people like you and the woman who had to sit behind her kids that are the entitled ones.

[@toddmacadam3888]

​@cotton_candy4870 Plus, what do these idiots think is going to happen to their kids? A bear attack? The kids were 11ish and 15ish, and they can't SIT without supervision? These helicopter parents are THE WORST! My sister and I flew to visit relatives without ANY supervision when we were younger than that. It's no wonder kids these days grow up depressed and unable to cope with the slightest inconvenience - they've been coddled too much, for too long! I don't even care whether the woman paid for the seat. If that's her seat, then the Mom moves. If she argues, I'd simply reply, "That sounds like an issue between you and the airline. I suggest you take it up with them, AFTER you vacate my seat."

[@grahamlucas2712]

@@toddmacadam3888 Tod as your last name suggests. You are either nuts or the bedrock of a road to nowhere? This self entitled Karen would probably do the same thing if she had kids as this mom to be with her kids.

[@jessonamission]

It wasn't like those kids were babies, theyre teenagers! And it was only the row behind them. People are so weird. Good for this woman for standing up for herself

[@zoraidita2022]

Exactly.... They were older. If she was so concerned she could have paid for all seats to be together.

[@theyclosechannelsthatspeak428]

Manipulative mother.

[@bkm2797]

theyclosechannelsthatspeak428, Exactly what I was thinking!

[@dharobed3329]

The kids might have been happy Not sitting with cranky mom!! The business women chose the window seat for a reason! I would have ask flight attendant to handle it!

[@marybutlin5605]

Who cares if they were older or not. Sit in your own seat.

[@JillianJoy-f4m]

It was her seat. Period. If you want seats with another person no matter the age you have to make YOUR OWN ARRANGEMENTS SELF ACCOUNTABILITY PEOPLE!!😂😂😂😂

[@carolynm9638]

Don’t you love the “I thought we could switch seats” without having even spoken to her. 🙄Yeah, that’s rude.

[@stoke777]

It would have been more acceptable if she had said I was hoping we could swap seats.

[@d-1381]

Her whole approach and tone as if the deal was already made is INCREDIBLE manipulative.

[@heavenlycity777]

@@d-1381 The problem is, nobody here knows how it actually happened. What was actually being said by each party, and how!!! Believing one side without observing the situation at least on video is very foolish! Every side is going to present the situation in the light most favorable to them. For all I know, this entitled selfish woman might be lying, abusing the fact that the whole encounter was not taped on video… I would not believe a single word coming out of her mouth. She has a vested interest! Use critical thinking, people! Don't just believe somebody because they say so... 🙄🤯🙄🙄🙄 Do you know how easy it is to deceive people today, especially the gullible and naïve Americans? It's not even funny.

[@Tconl]

It's the opposite so what I do at work sometimes. I ask for a day off like last minute, but I can ask. If I get a no, so be it. Same here, she can ask. But if you don't get the answer you want, deal with it.

[@magscovers8924]

Yeah like sit in your seat and wait for the person to come to their seat and ask them nicely. If they say no respect it and I can understand being annoyed at the airline if they did plan ahead and it was a mistake but that’s assuming you did plan ahead and speak to the gate agent. I believe where this got rude was that she was already sitting in this woman’s seat thinking it’s a done deal.

[@Loupdelou-ly1ve]

15 and 11 years old? I flew from Australia to New Zealand and back in 1983 on my own at 9 years of age. I'm sure they were fine with their mum sitting 30cm behind them. F&%king hell!

[@susannpatton2893]

1st time I flew was 12 with my 18 month old sister by ourselves.

[@noodengr3three825]

My thought was : I did not know they allowed helicopters in the main cabin

[@PZier]

Then you don't have a caring parent😂

[@fourlittlebirds6166]

Exactly. Those kids were not infants. And even if they had been, that’s the mom’s problem for not preplanning.

[@voyaristika5673]

The kids probably welcome the break from hover mom.

[@heidyalfonso6556]

Good for you for standing your ground!

[@boomerang0101]

@@19Borneo67 I think heidya here will be pleased with more than an inch brother

[@justinjay9501]

such a dramatization when all she needed to say was thats my seat, move!

[@stephenulmer3781]

That was her seat. Plain and simple. She paid for it

[@boomerang0101]

@@stephenulmer3781 she could’ve let the mother sit with her kids. So cruel

[@mussu4859]

@@boomerang0101 she has grown ass kids, I would understand if they were under 7... And no. And if mother had window seat, she would have switched.

[@lunaysoul]

Nope! I paid for a window seat and that’s where I expect to sit. Period.

[@Elizabeth-simplyGreat]

The fact that she just assumed that the person that had that seat was going to take the middle seat is unbelievable 😮

[@surlespasdondine]

some people don't care what seat they are in

[@edwardfitzgerald3877]

You say "the fact", yet you know none of the facts. You just have one side of the story. This wan't captured on camera. It's just the one-sided account of a non-event by a drama queen making a big deal out of nothing.

[@rick3747]

Learning to say "no" is very important for your sanity and happiness. Great job Ms. Nelson!

[@sobek]

sounds like the mum that was wanting to switch seats hadnt been told no alot

[@vickiekunau5154]

I had not flown very often, and when my husband and I decided to go to Hawaii for our honeymoon, I booked the tickets. The plane from LA to Hawaii had us separated by the aisle, but we were both on the aisle seats, and were perfectly content to see and talk to each other on the way there. The lovely man seated next to my husband in a window seat found out we were newlyweds and said he would gladly change seats with me so that I could sit with my husband. I told him, oh no, you have a great window seat, that's fine. He insisted and I changed with him. I've never forgotten his kindness. We never once thought about even asking him to change seats with me, sitting an aisle apart we were fine! It isn't the end of the world, lol. This man was so very kind to us.

[@catherinesinclair7727]

David Sedaris wrote a great short story about being asked to switch seats. Btw this woman seems a bit smug to me

[@IndyandJazmin]

Thanks for sharing your honeymoon flight story with us, because I was starting to get a little bit depressed by all the pro-flyer versus pro-mom discussion on here, lol. God bless. :)

[@jonjon621]

You were just lucky that day..

[@defaultusername1145]

I think the guy just wanted an aisle seat lol

[@jonathansoots8643]

Difference. He OFFERED.

[@lovingmayberry307]

No reason for this woman to explain, she did nothing wrong. Karen-the-mom was out of line.

[@user-mi8xf8tq1z]

What gets me every-time is that, those people want to ‘switch’ seats will always go after nicer seats. I have never once seen them offer their better seats to someone 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@abeal49]

I did it once. it was a small aircraft with only three seats in a row, a single seat on one side and two on the other. I had the window seat and my husband had the single seat on the other side of the aisle, and I asked the man in the aisle seat next to my window seat to switch with my husband. I would consider the single seat, which is both aisle and window at the same time, to be the more desirable seat to somebody traveling alone. And he agreed to the trade. Since then, however, I have paid more attention to our boarding passes prior to boarding to see if we are seated together. My husband is deaf and depends on me for communication, and I will inform the gate agent of our need to sit together. And the seat selection business at the time of booking the tickets doesn't work. People who say "I paid for this seat" don't know what they are talking about; airlines switch equipment (aircraft) all the time, and the different aircraft have different floor plans.

[@chuckcollins4715]

I have. I took a middle seat so I could sit by my wife. The airline canceled our flight and did not put us back in our original seats when they put us on the new flight.

[@lucindaarmour4685]

On a very long flight I booked an aisle and a window for my daughter and I knowing that she would sleep for the majority of the flight in the window seat (which she was very good at - I would suggest she was 11 or 12 and very independent). When a older man approached the seats (knowing he was in the middle seat) he demanded I move to the middle to be next to my daughter. I said it was fine - that she would be sleeping and we would not be talking or disturbing him and if she did want to talk we would head to the back of the plane together to stretch our legs (like I said - this was to Australia so a long long flight). He refused and said I needed to take the middle seat. Annoyingly I gave up because I did not want him to be horrible to both of us from the middle seat for 10 plus hours. Honestly though - just get online and secure your seats. I got next to no sleep at all because not only did he take the aisle seat he did the standard male move of taking both armrests for himself. So annoying.

[@gingerjones111]

of course!

[@L0kias1]

@@lucindaarmour4685why would you want a stranger to sit next to your kid ? I’m sorry. It that thought process is questionable

[@Ashbash-kf5xd]

The same exact thing happened to My family on a flight to Cancun. A mom with her 2 kids just took my family’s seats. I’ve never seen my dad be so polite but firm to her telling her, “no ma’am, we would like the seats that we reserved months ago, sorry” flight attendants made her move.

[@BobbiGail]

Yes THIS is what the flight attendant are supposed to be doing!

[@Cassie00111]

flight attendants judged your dad to be someone not be messed with.

[@Ashbash-kf5xd]

@@Cassie00111 They were right. He’s the kindest, gentlest soul out there, but if you cross him, you’ll know. He’s actually a really really big fan of flying, so he always gets his window seat, that’s why he was so adamant.

[@AmberU]

Good for dad she needed to get up and move !

[@BobbiGail]

I was a flight attendant. We are supposed to honor the seat number on the boarding pass. If the customer wants a change, the customer can arrange it with the gate agent (I cant imagine doing that job!). Now, there are occasions where I would offer a switch ONLY if someone is trying to trade their coveted aisle seat for a lowly middle seat in order to be next to someone they want, etc. I'd ONLY promote a trade UP. Pretty sure I would have rolled my eyes (oops) if someone was trying to wiggle OUT of a middle! Ha ha. Right. Don't take the flight if you didn't want the seat. Done.

[@WomanTakenBytheWind]

A mom did this to me at a movie and where the seats were assigned. It was me and a friend. She had 4 kids with her and the entire theatre was empty. She wanted OUR seats. She could’ve sat literally anywhere. When I said you’re in our seats she said “oh you want these seats?” “so you want us to move?” YES LADY i want MY seat i painstakingly planned and made sure i could see well with my limited vision and my disability. The world doesn’t revolve around momzillas! She acted all huffy and puffy as they grabbed the smorgasbord of snacks they’d already started unloading in our seats and left trash wrappers in our seats. You know damn well they knew what their assigned tickets said. So selfish.

[@susanguzzo4941]

This comment cracked me up..."the smorgasborg of snacks they'd already started unloading in our seats..." LOL... ...I could totally picture it. I agree; totally rude behaviour and more galling when the rude person acts all huffy. But seriously, thanks for the laugh.

[@WomanTakenBytheWind]

@@susanguzzo4941 i think that’s why she was so huffy was because they’d already started opening their nachos and two bags of candy for each kid, popcorn, drinks etc. These people prey on weaker people who are afraid to stand up for themselves and the seat they paid for. And the crazy thing was we were early! We weren’t late so idk why she thought she could move into our seats.

[@boycott2720]

The same thing happens with Disabled bathroom stalls. These Gorilla Moms insist that they are "family stalls" when it clearly says "disabled" on the door. My friend in a wheelchair had to wait for TWO moms with two kids each when there were several stalls open. It's gotten to the point where I just say no. They aren't special because they have kids.

[@uhohstinky5850]

@@boycott2720ok that’s totally different. Peope can use that stall if they want; it’s for anyone to use. They are just wheel chair accesible not exclusively disabled stalls

[@boycott2720]

@@uhohstinky5850 Are you IMPAIRED? Of COURSE they are not for everyone. It is no different from disabled parking spots. Let me guess. Your comment is because you use them and what to justify your horrible behavior. Shame on you.

[@me2609-l2i]

It's unfortunate that the woman with her kids wasn't intelligent enough to book her flight correctly. Also unfortunate that's she too dense to grasp its not anyone else's fault but her own.

[@SarahAnn33]

I 100% would refuse to switch too. Sick of entitled people.

[@davidwalesby2426]

how was she entitled? she sat with her kids hoping the seat would remain empty and moved with no issue when called on it, the only entittled person here was the woman who made the passive aggressive video to make the woman look bad, you people i swear.

[@klamb3293]

​@@davidwalesby2426how many seat you ever paid for and gave up you geek.

[@randomuserame]

I would switch if she waited until I got on and then ASKED. But to just take my seat because you think you're someone special... The lessons you never forget are always the hard ones.

[@AMPProf]

Oo mee you single lolz

[@HarperBennett-ul9cf]

@@davidwalesby2426it was her seat she paid for it the entitled one was definitely the mom 😂

[@alanjones1870]

Stand your ground folks, been flying for over sixty years, never ran into this attitude until just recently, lot’s of self entitled narcissistic behavior, do not bend, it just encourages them, sad times we’re living in😢

[@alanjones1870]

@MikeDonaldson-eh2ru I have a medical issue that requires very frequent rest room visits, on two separate occasions I have individuals that disrespected my legitimately purchased assigned seat, which required paying an additional fee! This is just another example of societal decline in basic manners, plan ahead don’t create unnecessary problems for other travelers! Nothing more to say!

[@shable1436]

Social decline comes from lack of decorum from leaders, and manners in public. I'm 50 and remember the times when ppl said good morning, evening, and just polite mannerisms, thank yous, and so on. Today ppl are extremely rude to others, and most of the time ignore others completely, and stay on their devices. So as much as I blame parents, it's actually society that eventually makes it's own standards of behaviors now, and you could be the most polite person in the world, but the world doesn't care and will break you down piece by piece

[@trevorn9381]

Flying used to be very expensive and was a decidedly upper class experience because the vast majority of the population simply could not afford a plane ticket. Now it is just another form of mass transit.

[@scherali994]

I applaud you for standing up to the mother. Good for you!!!

[@innocentnemesis3519]

Well, what else are you gonna do? Sit in someone else’s seat and be told to move into yours anyway? I’m surprised this is a news story 😂 nothing really happened

[@necrolycus2140]

Why?

[@theinquisitor7191]

If it were me, "pezzof" :P

[@esgiegee9576]

How can this even be an issue?

[@kristhaaan]

This is why I pay extra to pick my seats and make sure I’m sitting with my kids. You can’t expect others to cater to you!

[@LoveIsGrand00]

Exactly! Stop being cheap people. And if you can't afford it, then don't travel. I just flew an international trip with my 4 kids under the age of 7, along with my husband and mother. The kids were already assigned next to me per the airline, but we paid extra to ensure my mom and husband were next to us as well. You cannot assume you'll get those seats or people will move for you.

[@lindaleelaw5277]

Thank you. Just because they choose to have kids, they think " its for the kids ". That no longer flies . The airlines need Family Flights . Leave us solo travelers alone

[@ldavis798]

Not always a guarantee, unfortunately. We flew last month w/ our 9 month old and American Airlines still split up our family the night before without warning and refused to put us together bc the flight was full. The only reason we got from the airline was that the plane changed and the system wasn't "smart enough to keep families together". We purchased more and were still booted...so keep an open mind here lol

[@kristhaaan]

@@ldavis798 Did you pre select your seats and then they separated you? We fly often and have never been bumped from our preselected seats, especially because I pay an upgraded prices for the seat selection.

[@ldavis798]

@@kristhaaan yea we did & my husband has really good status for priority with American Airlines (still didn't matter), We had never known it to be a thing either and we were so upset and surprised that the airline couldn't do a thing about it. They empathized with us and agreed it was wrong but they didn't do anything about it. We even paid for the more legroom seats, picked a window so that I could hold our baby to sleep and we still got split up, even with an infant.

[@doodooclowney1518]

I had this happen at a concert a few years ago. Four couples were trying to sit together and our group of four split them up. The tickets were all the same prices, and they were actually really nice about it with how they asked. Even offered us $100 to change seats. We told them it wasn't necessary, and they ended up buying us a round of beers anyways. It sounds like the woman in this case handled it very poorly. I commend this lady for standing her ground and not letting her switch seats.

[@randolphpinkle4482]

This is how it's done. A little EQ goes a long way.

[@Will-dn9dq]

Concert vs plane very different types of people ages an reason for being there. Concert a happy place. Planes a bus ride you cant get off but can die on.😂

[@goodmorningbeautifulhumans1638]

There’s no S in anyway 😊

[@Will-dn9dq]

@@goodmorningbeautifulhumans1638 but there is a u in "stupid comment" 😆

[@ladycplum]

Good on you guys. No conflict, no assumptions made, nothing more than simply being nice to other people.

[@TarenaD]

I'm a mother, and I'm glad this woman stood her ground.

[@barbarakilman271]

Same

[@q9r8s7t6u5v4w3x2y1z0]

bourgeois, stand up for your rights

[@belindabell2]

Most women are mothers, nothing special about it.. but they act like they did something special when they gave birth… your kids, nobody cares.

[@patdemers4229]

You don’t want to hear what Adults respond. 😢

[@stopthelunacy5594]

You don’t need to justify your actions or why you didnt want to move. It was your seat and she should move…bottom line. Some people just feel entitled and that nonsense needs to stop

[@Reluctant.Idealist]

I didn’t realize how defensive I’d feel after watching this 😂 that woman had no right to try to manipulate you into trading seats! I’m so proud of this woman for setting boundaries and standing up for herself.

[@christineperez7562]

Really you can easily fix this. She should be sitting with her kids anyway. Who wants to sit next to strangers on the plane.

[@Reluctant.Idealist]

@@christineperez7562 But it's not her job to fix things. She paid for her seat, by the window, for completely understandable reasons. The mom should have planned better.

[@monaw6484]

@@christineperez7562??? ???? What are u talking about? Mom being a Karen and needs to move out of Tammy’s seat. The end.

[@arzra9965]

@@christineperez7562That’s her problem for not paying for that specific seat.

[@zacharyfellars6400]

youre wrong@@christineperez7562

[@michaelratliff298]

Good for you! I had a similar experience when I had paid extra to sit in the exit row. When I boarded, there was a mom and her young child (IMO too large to sit in her lap) in my seat. When I advised her she was in my seat, she responded by saying she needed the extra space for her kid and with attitude said I could sit somewhere else. I let the flight attendant handle it, who had her move not only because she was in my assigned seat, but her child was too young to be in the exit row. Needless to say she said a few things to me, but mistakingly had me confused with someone who would value her opinion.

[@levelintent]

Absolutely pathetic! ugh...

[@SpringNotes]

I love your ending mindset.

[@nathalieplum2137]

"...but mistakingly had me confused with someone who would value her opinion." 🤣🤣🤣 What a great reply! 💯

[@power4things]

No 1 rule, don't argue, ring the flight attendant. The exit row reason was a good plus, but assigned seating is cut and dried, they don't want to hear your "arguments".

[@hakimbandaru1915]

Lolz 🤣 I am glad you stood your ground with basic single mothers and their child problems.

[@ette_ca]

I had this exact same thing happen to me with an older woman (mind you, only like early 70s… not too old to walk around and go on vacation to Florida) where she had the audacity to just sit in my seat and then use the same sort of passive-aggressive social pressure situation to try and force me into it. I hate the entitlement of people who are used to getting what they want through malignant manipulation and social pressure, that just makes me more bull-headed and petty on principle. She turned it into a scene by objecting several times and stalling for over a minute, causing the aisle to be blocked during boarding with everyone watching, and I just said (firmly): "Nope, I paid extra for this window seat, just like you could have done." End of conversation.

[@nicoleyap6070]

Good for you!!!

[@scottishhellcat]

@ette being bull-headed and petty can be a good thing. Those self entitled folks depend on us being polite and compliant. Never give in due to someone else's poor planning.

[@ette_ca]

@@scottishhellcat exactly! I usually feel as though it’s my responsibility to not back down so maybe they might learn something. But they probably won’t 🙃

[@minkcoat6561]

Ohhh I can’t stand the passive aggressiveness! I find other women use it more than men.

[@susanrebizant4567]

You are 100 % correct in identifying this behaviour as passive-aggressive social pressure. The nerve and sense of entitlement of some people is mind-boggling and the problem has spiralled out of control due to others accommodating and submitting to rude individuals that use these tactics to bully and intimidate. Bravo to you for standing your ground.

[@Ginger315]

What's the big deal? Someone wanted her seat she said no, end of story. Why would she go viral with it?

[@flipsolo]

Lady, there was no need to justify anything. You paid for that seat, you will take that seat.

[@cleogirl82]

Yeah these days you have to pay to select your own seat. Why pay and then others can just seat scalp.

[@chrysa.22]

Exactly! And the audacity of seat stealing huffy breath to already be IN her seat, like I’m already buckled in and everything whaaaa😂 go to your middle seat that you paid for.

[@surgigi1582]

exactly

[@KKemp-bt6nl]

Damn skippy

[@brigreen689]

I deal with anxiety really bad and i struggle with things like this even though i shouldn't, but i do. I applaud her for standing up for herself!

[@whenraindropsfall]

me too and i hate confrontation but we can’t live as a doormat. but it’s not impossible!

[@mkhanman12345]

Made up American crap

[@vennie951]

You’re generous to share your struggle. I’m going to pray for peace and less anxiety for you. I get irritable when anxious and this helps me: Be anxious for nothing but in everything with prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God, and the peace of God which passes all understanding will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:5-6 I imagine big angelic sentries guarding my heart so that my anxiety goes away.

[@stoverboo]

@@vennie951 Why do you people always insist on stuffing your lifestyle down our throats?! This isn't about religion, and yet you feel the need to thrust your beliefs on the rest of us.

[@platnumj]

@@stoverboo Yet, you'd be the first one with a rainbow flag shout BS about homophobia etc. The person only offered a scripture verse and what he/she imagines to happen that helps them not feel anxious. What YOU need to do is deal with your inner demons you're fighting, that would somehow make you feel a comment like that is someone trying to "thrust your beliefs on the rest of us".

[@latebloomer7191]

News flash: you don't need a reason to actually use the seat you booked. And, it's just rude to purposely sit in a seat that's not yours.

[@marybusch6182]

Spot on. Its just plain RUDE. But these people go right on the offence.

[@marcelchagnon4960]

Agree your seat is your

[@Thelilliput1]

There's such a thing as being humble and allowing a mother to sit by her children. Rude are you for being so selfish after the mom was trying to ask nicely for a seat.

[@SmooveBee1]

or hillbilly ignorant .. or playing dumb. the middle seat is '$0 added" now ... no one wants it... gaming for the better seat when you know the middle seat is the $0USD added seat ... is intentional or ignorant or playing really dumb .. one of those three things; i know people who don't know this, too.

[@budisutanto5987]

​@@Thelilliput1 * As long as it's a window seat - Oh, it's right here, pointing middle seat A man might trip, fall, break a few bones, after the plane land.

[@ThatOneWeirdGal]

Why was this reported on, on Good Morning America? Slow week?