**Bumpy Flight: Should Airlines Rethink Seating for Larger Passengers?** ✈️
Roksana Ashcroft, 22, faced a challenging 9-hour flight home from Bangkok when she found herself cramped by a larger passenger who ‘used her as an armrest’ and refused to budge for a bathroom break. 🛫 Roksana, from Nottingham, took to social media to share her experience, sparking a major debate about airline seating policies.
The incident occurred on January 3rd on an Air Astana flight. After struggling for hours, Roksana sought help from a flight attendant. Her video post requesting airlines to either expand seat sizes or introduce new check-in policies for larger passengers drew a flurry of reactions. 📹
Some supported her, sharing similar stories of uncomfortable flights, while others argued against filming passengers without consent. Critics suggested booking extra seats or upgrading to first class if more space is needed. 🎥
Roksana explains, “I filmed as part of my travel vlogs, not to shame anyone, but to highlight the need for conversations about seat comfort.” ✈️
Some larger passengers echo the sentiment, sharing they often book an extra seat to ensure a comfortable journey.
Air Astana responded, underscoring their commitment to respectful and equal treatment of all passengers, encouraging those desiring more space to explore alternative seating options.
What’s your take on this? Should airlines adapt their seating arrangements or should travellers be prepared to book extra space? Let’s chat in the comments! 🌍👥