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Man Takes Seat On Plane—Not Ready For What Neighbor Does: 'Would’ve Moved'

Man Takes Seat On Plane—Not Ready For What Neighbor Does: 'Would’ve Moved'

Summary

A plane passenger shared their frustration online about another traveler choosing to sit next to them despite available empty seats nearby. This occurred on a Southwest Airlines flight, which recently introduced assigned seating. The change in Southwest’s seating policy has led to mixed reactions from passengers.

Key Facts

  • A passenger, Andrew Johnson, posted a TikTok video showing their annoyance with a fellow traveler sitting close to them despite available empty seats.
  • Southwest Airlines has started using assigned seating to streamline boarding and offer predictable seating.
  • Many passengers reacted negatively to the change, missing the previous flexible seating system.
  • Some passengers found the new system smooth and similar to other airlines'.
  • A TikTok user, Brent Folan, reported a positive experience with the new seating process.
  • Online comments varied, with some supporting the new process and others finding it cumbersome.
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