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a day ago
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Passenger Refuses to Give Up Window Seat to Teen on 5-Hour Flight. Mom Fights Back
Having pre-paid for his seat, a man boarded his 5-hour flight believing he wouldn't encounter any issues However, when a mother and her son showed up to sit next to him, tensions rose She asked the man if her teenage son could sit by the window, and he declinedAirplane seating has long been a point of tension among travelers. For many, scoring the coveted window seat is a small victory that makes the cramped space and long hours more bearable. Watching bustling cities disappear and clouds drift by can transform a grueling flight into something more peaceful. However, even with assigned seating, conflicts can still arise, especially when passengers request swaps for personal reasons. One Reddit user described a five-hour flight during which they had reserved a window seat months in advance. 'I love watching a view and taking a nap near the wall,' they wrote. However, once on board, a woman traveling with her teenage son approached and asked if the Reddit user would be willing to give up the window seat so her son could enjoy the view. The man politely declined and said they'd prefer to keep the seat, but his response didn't go over well. 'She immediately says, 'Wow that's just a seat, don't be difficult,'' the user recalled. Trying to keep calm, the passenger donned a smile and responded with, 'Exactly. It's my seat.' What followed was a tense five-hour flight, with the woman sitting next to the Reddit user and making her displeasure known. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'She let out this huge sigh, sat down next to me, and spent the entire flight elbowing into my armrest and dramatically texting with her brightness at full blast,' they wrote in the post. The post gained traction as fellow Reddit users weighed in, with many supporting the decision to keep the reserved seat. 'Anybody that pulls the 'wow it's just a seat' card, should have it pointed out that if seat choice is so inconsequential they should be perfectly happy with the one they already have,' one user wrote. Another suggested that the woman pay for the seat. 'Tell her you will be happy to move. $75/hr for duration of the flight. Cash, payable in advance,' they wrote. 'If she complains, let her know that everything costs more if you wait until the last minute to book.' The larger discussion, however, touches on a recurring issue with air travel: when personal planning clashes with the last-minute needs or preferences of other passengers. While it's not uncommon for travelers to request seat swaps for reasons ranging from medical issues to wanting to sit with family, the original poster's frustration was about the fact that he had paid extra for his seat. 'I get wanting to sit together, but how is me planning ahead suddenly me being rude?' they questioned. Read the original article on People
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3 days ago
- Entertainment
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Who won BBC's Race Across the World 2025 and claimed the £20,000 prize?
Mother and son Caroline and Tom have won series five of the BBC's Race Across The World (in 2025). Caroline, 60, and 21-year-old Tom became the first mother-and-son team to win the BBC reality series after reaching the final checkpoint in Kanniyakumari (the southernmost tip of mainland India) to claim the £20,000 prize. Four teams in the 14,100km (8,761-mile) race successfully crossed Asia, the world's largest continent, to make it to the finish line. "Congratulations. You have successfully reached the finish line" ✍️🏆 Here are your #RaceAcrossTheWorld 2025 Winners! 👏 — Race Across The World (@RATW_official) June 11, 2025 Sisters Elizabeth and Letitia came second, just 19 minutes behind the winners, with teenage couple Fin and Sioned third. Brothers Brian and Melvyn arrived in fourth place, three hours and five minutes behind Caroline and Tom. On Wednesday's (June 11) episode, teams had to make it to Vattakottai Fort where the final sign-in book was waiting. After turning the page to discover they were the first team to make it to the landmark, Caroline and Tom hugged, overcome with emotion. Writing their names in the book, Tom said: 'That's a really good feeling, I'm lost for words, I can't believe it. 'Fifty-one days racing through countries I never thought I'd go to. 'I never thought we'd come this far, I never thought we'd achieve so much and I've never been prouder of my mum – she got me through it.' Carloline and Tom were crowned winners of Race Across the World 2025 on Wednesday (June 11) night's episode. (Image: Studio Lambert/BBC) Reflecting on the pair's win, Tom said Race Across the World was 'the best experience of my life'. Caroline added: 'We've learnt so much, we've enjoyed it and to actually win it as well as to have the experience is the best thing that could have happened to us.' The contestants traversed areas of China, Nepal and India, covering more than 14,000km over 51 days. Despite the remaining teams making it to the final checkpoint and Caroline and Tom being crowned the winners, there is still one more Race Across the World episode to air in 2025. The teams will reunite for a special episode airing at 9pm next Wednesday (June 18) on BBC One, where they will reflect on the race and the impact it has had on their lives. What a race. Thank you to our incredible racers and to you at home for following them on this amazing journey, we've loved every moment 🙌 Wondering what they're all up to now? Join us next Wednesday at 9pm for The Reunion! #RaceAcrossTheWorld — Race Across The World (@RATW_official) June 11, 2025 All eight episodes of Race Across The World 2025 are available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Applications are already open for Race Across the World 2026 on the 'Shows, Tours and Take Part' section of the BBC website. You must be older than 18 (at the time of submitting your application) to apply. The BBC said: "This experience is open to all, whether you're a seasoned traveller or total novice. "We want to hear what undertaking a trip like this would mean to you, and with a cash prize at stake, to what lengths you would go to win. RECOMMENDED READING: 'Beloved' Race Across The World star dies after car crash as family pay tribute What prize do the winners of Race Across The World take home? "Maybe you're looking to change something in your life? Or are keen to share the journey with someone special like a family member, best friend, or someone you've lost touch with. "You may even have a very personal reason for wanting to travel at this time in your life or want to explore a particular part of the world. "We are looking for teams of two to apply and all applicants must be over the age of 18 on the date of submitting their application."
