A woman’s flight turned uncomfortable when she refused to give up a second seat she had paid for, after a fellow passenger asked if her toddler could use it.

The woman, who regularly books two seats for her own comfort due to her size, was seated next to a mother and her 18-month-old child. The mother requested that the woman squeeze into one seat, so her child could have the extra one.

However, the woman politely declined, explaining that she had purchased both seats.

A flight attendant intervened and suggested that the mother hold her toddler on her lap, which is standard practice for children that age. Despite the solution, the mother responded with dirty looks and passive-aggressive comments throughout the rest of the flight, making the woman feel uneasy.

The woman later shared the experience on Reddit, where most users sided with her. Many criticized the mother for not buying an extra seat for her toddler and for expecting someone else to accommodate her. Some commenters empathized with the mother’s situation, understanding the desire for comfort during a flight, but noted that buying a seat for her child should have been a priority.

The incident sparked an ongoing debate, but many people supported the woman’s right to keep the seat she had paid for. The overall sentiment emphasized the importance of respecting each passenger’s choices, especially when it comes to pre-purchased accommodations.