Video: Airline Passengers Share What Happens When Your Boarding Pass Says 'SSSS'
Two Arizona travelers told Fox News Digital about the four letters “SSSS” that could appear on your boarding pass.
A heated debate about on-board etiquette has erupted on social media after one passenger suggested others swap seats and urged them to back up their words with action.
On the r/delta forum on Reddit, a user captioned his post as follows: “Stop pretending and sit in the seat you paid for.”
“I get really annoyed with these arrogant people who take seats they didn't pay for and the GA staff comes into the cabin and tells them to move seats and the FA does the same,” the user wrote.
“Or people asking you to switch seats because they didn't buy seats together. STOP,” the post reads.
“I don't care who you are, I'm not going to move, and if you want to sit next to me or want a better seat, PAY FOR IT,” he concluded.
A passenger on a flight has taken to Reddit to slam those trying to change their seat on a plane without paying. (iStock)
Reddit users took to the comments section to discuss the issue of seat swapping and share their own experiences with the practice.
“It's crazy how people do this without even noticing,” one user commented.
“I don't mind being asked to change seats as long as they are willing to take no for an answer and the change doesn't make me any worse off (ie. moving from aisle to window, middle, or back of the plane),” another Reddit user wrote.
Another participant noted that some travellers expect to be offered to switch seats if there are children around them.
“And these people just take your space without permission and then look at you like you're stupid and make up a lame excuse when you show up,” the same person added.
“I'm so tired of these arrogant people sitting in seats they didn't pay for and having the GA [guest service agent] come on board and tell them to move, or the FA [flight attendant] tell them the same thing,” a Reddit user wrote. (iStock)
“Different airline, but I had a similar situation,” one user commented.
“This behavior is a problem everywhere, in all areas and strata of society. People don't even say 'sorry,'” one user noted.
“I've flown with my husband on last minute flights that involved long cross-country flights and sitting in different rows than my husband. Not once did it occur to either of us to take the other's seat, ask someone to switch seats, or ask the airline staff to seat us together,” wrote another participant.
“I'm sick of this too. I was really stressed once and showed someone my ticket, only to find out he was sitting in MY aisle seat,” added another.
California-based etiquette expert Rosalind Randall told Fox News Digital that “no one is required to change their seat.”
An etiquette expert (not pictured) said politely asking to change planes was acceptable, although it could upset other passengers. (iStock)
“The person making the request has no right to expect [it] or to make a scene if they don't get what they want,” Randall said.
She added that politely asking for a transfer was perfectly acceptable, although it could upset other passengers.
Randall offered several thoughtful approaches to formulating a request.
“Think about it: You might have better luck if a flight attendant makes an announcement or offers to buy them a drink or two, pay
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