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Callalily

(15,418 posts) Sat Feb 28, 2026, 07:47 AM Feb 28

5 Airplane Etiquette Rules You Might Be Breaking

I think we've all encountered rude people on planes. One time, a woman asked me to change seats with her because she wanted her sister to sit next to her. I was sitting next to my spouse! Why would I change seats?

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5 Airplane Etiquette Rules You Might Be Breaking (Original Post) Callalily Feb 28 OP

I think it would depend on the situation. CTyankee Mar 1 #1

No, that wasn't the case. Callalily Mar 2 #2

In that case, you just say "sorry, no" and shake your head. Brief and to the point and leave it there! CTyankee Mar 2 #3

I'm not switching unless it's to a better seat, period. we can do it Mar 14 #4

CTyankee

(68,471 posts)

1. I think it would depend on the situation.

Reply to Callalily (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 11:00 AM

Mar 1

If she was old and needing someone to help her and you are younger and see she is in distress, you could discuss with your spouse and give her the seat.

Callalily

(15,418 posts)

2. No, that wasn't the case.

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #1)

Mon Mar 2, 2026, 07:54 AM

Mar 2

If there was a legitimate reason for switching, I certainly would have. I did not feel obligated to move just because she wanted to sit with her sister.

CTyankee

(68,471 posts)

3. In that case, you just say "sorry, no" and shake your head. Brief and to the point and leave it there!

Reply to Callalily (Reply #2)

Mon Mar 2, 2026, 09:39 AM

Mar 2

we can do it

(13,036 posts)

4. I'm not switching unless it's to a better seat, period.

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #1)

Sat Mar 14, 2026, 10:55 AM

Mar 14

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