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New York Post
2 days ago
- General
- New York Post
Passenger wars heat up with the latest battle over air conditioning vents on a plane: ‘Demanded a cup of hot water'
Who owns the air up there? A chilly mid-air conflict is the latest drama to erupt in the not-so-friendly skies — this time over who controls the personal air conditioning vent on a Delta flight. One passenger took to Reddit to blow off steam after his seatmate kept closing his overhead nozzle — even though it was pointed squarely at his own face. 'The person sitting in the middle has now 3 times closed my AC vent either while 'adjusting' their own vent or when I stood up to go to the bathroom,' the air-deprived traveler griped. 'The vent is pointed towards my face, nowhere near their direction.' After giving the vent villain three strikes, the poster decided to speak up the fourth time — and was met with icy resistance. 'This dude looked me in the eyes and said I paid for my seat, not the communal AC system,' the Redditor recounted in a May 29 update. Apparently, the sky-high squabble escalated when the man defended his right to meddle with someone else's cool breeze by proclaiming, 'people don't always get their way in public transportation and that the current temperature was more than comfortable.' The man then doubled down — demanding a cup of hot water from the flight attendant to warm his fragile frame, reportedly 'holding it against his pulse points while animatedly shivering.' 3 A steamed-up flyer aired his gripe on Reddit after a meddling seatmate kept shutting his AC vent — even though it was blasting him right in the face. steuccio79 – Fellow Redditors were quick to blast the frosty flyer for his 'mental gymnastics,' with one writing, 'The mental gymnastics this guy had to do to say 'people don't get their way on public transportation' whilst continuing to demand that he gets his was on public transportation, is staggering.' Another chimed in: 'This just happened to me… Some people! Jeesh!' Others offered advice on how to deal with such airborne antics. 'Excuse me, I'm not sure whether you realize you're closing my AC vent, but I'd prefer it open. Thanks!' one suggested. 'And if they do it again, be petty and call the FA.' One user served up the most rational take of all: 'People need to bring layers on a plane.' 3 Reddit users roasted the shivering seatmate, mocking his 'mental gymnastics' and melodramatic hot-water routine like he was starring in a mile-high soap opera. Irina – Tensions over territory are nothing new on planes. The New York Post previously reported on another frequent flyer feud — the dreaded seat swap — which flight attendants say can lead to chaos at 30,000 feet. 'Just beware!' warned Leanna Coy, a Connecticut-based crew member who once made the mistake of switching seats only to find out the person she swapped with could technically charge purchases to her stored credit card. In a highly viewed TikTok clip she added, 'If the person you switch with does anything to act up on the plane, that can now come back on you.' When it comes to seat rights — or vent rights — it seems that it's every passenger for themselves. 3 Sky-high turf wars are nothing new — The Post previously reported on the infamous seat-swap saga, with flight attendants warning it's a recipe for chaos at 30,000 feet. Getty Images As one Reddit user lamented in the aforementioned thread, 'Wait, HE said sometimes people don't get their way on public transportation and you didn't just say 'you're right, so quit touching my goddamned vent'? Missed opportunity.' The only real consensus? On today's flights, bring your own snacks, patience — and definitely a sweater.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
3 reasons why you should not swap your seats on a flight
In the age of viral plane dramas and mid-air etiquette debates, one seemingly harmless request has become the latest in-flight controversy: swapping seats. At first glance, it feels like a small act of kindness, a parent wants to sit with their child, a couple wants to be together, or someone just prefers the window. But as airlines get stricter, tech gets smarter, and passengers get bolder, changing your seat at 30,000 feet might do more harm than good. And yes, it could even cost you money, or your peace of mind. Accountability New York Post , citing cabin crew member Leanna Coy's TikTok video, shared her cautionary tale after swapping her aisle seat on a flight to Jordan. She explained that, while she's usually adamantly against such switches, she gave in this one time. only to immediately regret it. Coy warned that if the person you switch with causes trouble mid-air, the accountability might come back to you, since your name is still attached to that seat in the airline's system. Preloaded payments What's more, on United Airlines , where passengers preload payment details into the app to buy food and drinks, Coy was alarmed to realise that the person in her original seat could technically make purchases using the information linked to her seat number and account. Although she didn't suspect malicious intent, the experience left her anxious and wiser. She supports people if they don't want to switch seats, as she believes that one is entitled to the seat that they chose. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Access all TV channels anywhere, anytime Techno Mag Learn More Undo Protecting what you paid for Beyond security concerns, there's also the financial factor. As The Wall Street Journal reports, passengers like James Randolph are increasingly saying no to seat-swapping requests. The 35-year-old digital marketing director from Florida prefers to stay put, especially after paying extra for a specific seat. For many travellers, the rise in seat selection fees and basic economy limitations means that every inch of legroom or access to an aisle comes at a price. Refusing to switch isn't about being unfriendly; it's about protecting what you paid for. MORE STORIES FOR YOU ✕ « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to me They disrupt the reading flow Others SUBMIT But with rising ticket costs, added fees, and personalised digital systems tied to your seat number, it's fair to say that seat swapping isn't as simple or innocent as it used to be.
News.com.au
3 days ago
- General
- News.com.au
Flight attendant warns why you shouldn't switch seats
Agreeing to swap seats at 30,000 feet might seem like the generous thing to do — but there's a good reason you should always say no, according to airline insiders. A lot of passengers refuse the request for various reasons — which can frequently lead to dramatic, unscheduled in-flight entertainment. But a flight attendant is now warning big-hearted travellers who usually don't mind making the change of the potential chaos that can ensue as a result of the seat switcheroo. 'Just beware!' Leanna Coy, a cabin crew member based in Connecticut in the US, advised in the caption of her cautionary clip. The title? 'Why you shouldn't switch seats on the plane.' 'If the person you switch with does anything to act up on the plane, that can now come back on you,' Leanna told a TikTok audience of more than 19,700 viewers. The skyway savant explained she was recently a passenger on a United Airlines flight to Jordan, when a woman asked her to forfeit an aisle seat for the same accommodations in a different row. 'Normally, I am absolutely 100 per cent against changing seats,' said Leanna. 'Your lack of planning should not constitute me having to move.' However, in effort to 'not be a b***h, for once' she kindly made the trade – only to be thunderstruck with fear that she'd made a terrible mistake seconds later. 'If this lady decides to go smoke in the bathroom or something, that could come back on me because my name is gonna be on the manifest [sic],' Leanna carped, adding that the worry made her 'anxious' as the flight took off. 'Then I realised, I'm flying United,' she said. 'If you know anything about United's service, if you want to buy drinks or anything, you have to put your card onto the app ahead of time, which I've done before.' Uploading debit or credit card information onto an airline's app typically grants customers the option to buy in-flight goodies through contactless payment. Rather than having to whip out the piece of plastic, the purchases are charged to the card connected to the name and seat number of the passenger. 'So, I [said to] the flight attendant, 'Hey, I just switched seats with somebody, but my card is connected to my account. Does that mean that they now have access to my card?' She was stunned to hear, 'Oh, yeah. Technically, they do.' Leanna explained that passengers ordering food or beverages are supposed to verify their seat number prior to completing a transaction. But, more often than not, she said air trippers mindlessly make mid-flight snack and soda purchases without realising they come at a cost. 'Now, do I think this lady was trying to scam me out of money on my card? No,' Leanna conceded. 'But that's just something to be aware of.' 'I fully support you if you don't want to switch seats,' she added. 'You are entitled to the seat that you chose.' Mitra Amirzadeh, a flight attendant based in Orlando, agrees – unless, of course, a child is involved. 'The next time you feel yourself getting angry or getting frustrated that you're not getting the seat you want, you need to remind yourself that you didn't pay to pick your seat. Otherwise, you'd be in it,' Amirzadeh previously ranted to WSJ, scolding jetsetters who try bullying others into seat swapping. However, grumps who refuse to give up their chairs to parents with small children can expect to feel her wrath. 'I have said before, 'OK, so you're going to watch the toddler?'' she admitted. 'You'll want their snacks and their colouring books then, because they're going to need that.' The mere suggestion that the curmudgeon might have to provide child care often triggers an immediate change of heart regarding the seat switch.
Daily Mail
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I'm a flight attendant - we judge passengers who order this sketchy beverage
A flight attendant revealed she 'judges' passengers who order a popular brewed beverage onboard on a plane - as she blasted their selection as 'sketchy'. Leanna Coy, from New England, who works for an US-based airline, took to TikTok on 21 April to vent her frustrations at travellers who opt for the hot drink. Posting a video to her page, @leannacoy, the flight attendant took aim at passengers who prefer to order decaffeinated coffee while cruising through the skies. In an accompanying caption, she wrote: "Adults ordering apple juice? Pop off. Margherita at 10am? Slay. Bloody Mary? Gross, but that's your preference. Decaf AIRPLANE coffee though?" In the clip, she admitted she came to a realisation that she 'judges' passengers who order decaf coffee, as 'ordering coffee on a plane is little bit sketchy.' Leanne stressed that she understood a weary flyer or a pilot's need for caffeinated drinks during their travels, as they would likely be tired and requiring an energy boost. But she added: 'You're telling me you genuinely enjoy the taste of that airplane coffee so much that you're willing to drink it - not out of the necessity for caffeine - just for the flavour itself?' 'Every time somebody asks for it and I tell them that we don't have it, it's never just, "Oh, okay!" it's "Uh, you don't have decaf?!" People get so mad. But I'm doing you a favour - why do you want this airplane coffee so bad?' In the video's comment section, one person joked, 'I drink coffee. If that's how I go that's how I go!' while another said, 'I'm glad you don't care about adults ordering apple juice. Like... it's just juice.' But another viewer cautioned: 'I worked in Aerospace for over 30 years. We have techs who repair the coffee makers. I would NOT order coffee. The machines are vile. They are disgusting. Only cleaned when they break.' Passengers have been previously warned by whistleblowing air hosts to steer clear of both regular and decaf coffee onboard as the water tanks are 'rarely, if ever, cleaned.' Kevin, a flight attendant for a US airline, cautioned passengers in a TikTok post to avoid ordering the hot drink while on board as the way they are made can be 'extremely unsanitary.' It came as a response to a pilot who cautioned flyers not to drink the coffee on board as the water tanks are 'rarely, if ever, cleaned'. 'They use this water to make coffee on board. I don't want to think about the mold and bacteria growing in those tanks,' the pilot added. Kevin was quick to agree and stunned viewers when he blasted the hygiene processes, claiming that coffee pots are taken to the toilets to be emptied - and that the jugs 'get a little close' to the toilet, risking 'backsplash' right into the coffee maker. He says: 'The fact that the tanks rarely get cleaned that the water is in should be the least of your concern. For me it's always been the way that flight attendants have to clean out coffee pots. 'For whatever reason we're not supposed to empty coffee pots in drains, we're supposed to dump it down a toilet. 'So when you take a coffee pot and dump it in the toilet, in order to not make a huge mess everywhere you kind of have to get a little close to the toilet. 'I imagine that there's some kind of backsplash of particles or bacteria that goes directly into the coffee pot, which gets right back into the coffee maker. 'So unless the airline that you're flying has an espresso maker on the plane, I would not get regular drip coffee.' Lisa Valente, a nutrition specialist with Healthline, told Fox News Digital that passengers should instead opt for a bottle of water during a flight in order to stay hydrated. As well as hailing juices and seltzers as prime picks, she added: 'Most people understand that water is the standby choice of air passengers, and many opt to bring their own water bottle on a plane
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Yahoo
Passenger blasted for ‘infuriating' move during emergency plane evacuation: ‘Needs to be placed on no fly list for life'
She had a lot of baggage. A Delta passenger has been torched for violating the golden airline safety rule dictating that carry-on bags should be left behind during an emergency. A photo of her brazen travel violation, which took off on Reddit, shows a passenger with a rollaway suitcase, small handbag and designer tote in the foreground near a grounded Delta aircraft. It was included in a slideshow of images that was captioned, 'What NOT to do in an evacuation.' Another pic shows the jacket-clad female passenger standing with said luggage and casually perusing her phone while other empty-handed evacuees stand near her. 'In the event of an evacuation, leave all carry-on items behind,' the Redditor wrote while reiterating the universal airline safety briefing. 'Carrying baggage will slow the evacuation.' Other Reddit commenters also piled on, with one writing, 'Needs to be placed on NO FLY LIST for life.' 'That b–ch is getting DROPPED on my way out the plane, ain't no one waiting for someone grabbing a bag in an emergency,' said another, with someone else labeling her actions 'INFURIATING.' 'She just wants to be seen,' snarked another. 'And you don't mind if she gathers her crap before she jumps down the slide, do you?' 'This chick would film you die rather than help you,' declared one critic, while another wrote, 'I see her being the one who would scream for the manager while you lay on the ground dying.' While some might deem the baggage rule overzealous, bringing one's luggage along during an evacuation can be dangerous and waste precious time. Leanna Coy, a Connecticut-based flight attendant, warned in a TikTok PSA that the plane has to be evacuated in 90 seconds, which equates to just seconds per passenger — in other words, not enough time for each passenger to collect their belongings. In fact, ignoring the no-bag rule could mean the difference between life or death. 'The flight attendant who's at the door, screaming her head off, asking you, begging you to leave everything and get off the plane — they can't leave until everybody's off,' Coy said. 'So, while you're there fumbling with your bag, they're over there risking their life, waiting to get you off the plane.' Not only that but bags, especially the rollaway variety, can also pop the inflatable slide, further jeopardizing everyone's safety, she explained.
