When he expressed his dissatisfaction about sitting next to an overweight passenger, a traveler claims that a crew member forced him to leave the plane.
An 18-year-old traveler shared a post on Reddit recounting how he noticed that an overweight passenger occupied a large portion of his seat during a 12-hour flight.
He mentioned that after reporting the issue to the flight attendant, she stated that all passengers had already settled in their seats and it was not possible to change them as the plane was full.
Then, he questioned her and complained about the airline’s poor service quality. In response, she called him rude and expelled him from the plane.
The boy reported, “I was heading to my homeland. I noticed that an overweight individual was taking up a large portion of my seat during this 12-hour journey.”
“I don’t consider myself to be small-sized. A regular seat is already uncomfortable for me as my shoulders are broad, and I am 190 cm tall.
When I explained the situation to the flight attendant, she told me that the plane was full and the overweight passenger had paid for his seat.
I questioned the stewardess about why the airline allowed someone else to occupy my seat despite their overweight condition. I then added that the airline’s service quality had significantly deteriorated compared to a few years ago.
After my words, the flight attendant criticized me for my lack of consideration and asked me to leave the plane. However, she assured me that I would be reimbursed for the inconvenience I experienced.
The overweight man took the opportunity to swear at me. People nearby showed their disapproval through looks.
I am aware that people have an unfavorable opinion of me regarding this, but on the other hand, I am forced to suffer the consequences of another person’s lack of consideration and the inefficient booking system of this airline.”
He sparked outrage among internet users, with one of them calling him an “irresponsible person” for how he handled the situation.
One person expressed, “You could have expressed your opinion without demeaning the passenger seated next to you or the airline. Your pride is only higher because of it.”
Other comments were less severe towards his actions: “If a person cannot comfortably fit in a single seat, they should be required to purchase an additional seat.”
