{"id":1203,"date":"2023-07-21T20:36:04","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T20:36:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/used82.com\/?p=1203"},"modified":"2023-07-21T20:36:04","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T20:36:04","slug":"man-refuses-to-switch-seats-with-an-elderly-couple-because-he-paid-to-get-extra-legroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/used82.com\/?p=1203","title":{"rendered":"Man Refuses To Switch Seats With An Elderly Couple Because He Paid To Get Extra Legroom"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every person who rode on a plane will always have a story to tell \u2013 whether it be one\u2019s first plane ride or a first international vacation with loved ones, there\u2019s nothing like sharing a story about flying in the skies. Of course, not all plane stories are great. While some people can have the best experiences, there are also some that are unforgettable \u2013 but for all the wrong reasons. While some would rather leave those stories behind, there are also those who choose to share their stories simply because they want to let them out \u2013 and that\u2019s OK. Take it from a person who shared an encounter with an elderly couple that did not end on a positive note.<\/p>\n

In January 2019, a man took to a Reddit thread dedicated to stories about \u201cpeople who are being way too picky when begging for things.\u201d In the post, the man revealed that the story happened when they went on a three-month trip around the world with his significant other (SO).<\/p>\n

\u201cFew years ago my SO and I planned a 3-month trip around the world,\u201d the man\u00a0began<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Their first trip kicked off with a flight from New Zealand to Los Angeles and a trip that lasted more than 12 hours. The man, who revealed that he is tall, decided to upgrade to fly premium economy to make sure he and his partner had the most comfortable ride throughout their trip. But that upgrade came with an additional $60.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur first flight was from New Zealand-LA. 12-13 hours. We booked and paid for our flights and I added the premium economy seats as I\u2019m 6\u20193 and wanted the extra legroom. Cost an extra $60,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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There was also no mistaking with seat assignments as soon as they hopped on the plane because they each had screens with their names on them. But much to their surprise, there were older people\u00a0who were in their 70s who occupied their seats when they finally got to their seats.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis flight was with Air New Zealand, the screen has your name on it when you get to your seat,\u201d he\u00a0remarked<\/a>. We get on the plane. Find our seats and there is this older couple sitting there (mid-70s),\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The first thing the man did was ask if the elderly couple got confused with their seat numbers. But they didn\u2019t. Instead, the elderly couple asked them to switch seats with them. But their seats were located 10 rows back, and there was no legroom, which was the person\u2019s main reason for upgrading seats.<\/p>\n

\u201cI ask them if they got confused with their seat numbers. They hadn\u2019t. I show them my ticket and seat number and point to my name on the screen. They then ask me just sit in their seats which were 10 rows back. No leg room,\u201d he said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The man then asked the elderly couple again if they had heard them right that they wanted to switch seats. To which the elderly couple responded with: \u201cWhen yes that would be nice thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n

He then explained that he had paid for the seats and told them to move to their assigned seats. \u201cI paid extra for these seats and would like to sit in them. Please move to your seats,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The elderly couple then answered back, saying: \u201cOh it\u2019s not that bad there\u2019s plenty of legroom.\u201d<\/p>\n

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