A FIERY debate has erupted online after a passenger dropped a bombshell opinion.
The divisive opinion has caused a stir across social media with hundreds of people getting involved.
It comes as the passenger suggested those sitting in the aisle seat should remain alert and awake for the entire flight.
The only exception, according to the passenger, is if the flight is a long-haul journey of seven hours or more.
The reasoning being to ensure that middle and window seat passengers can access the loo, get served by the flight attendants, and evacuate quickly in an emergency.
The Reddit user wrote: “A person sitting in an aisle seat on a plane should not be allowed to sleep.”
“There are some exceptions and those would probably be on any flight longer than seven hours.
“But anything shorter than that, you should not be sleeping. What if the middle or window passenger needs the bathroom, or if the flight attendant needs to hand them something – You’ll be in the way.”
The Redditor didn’t hold back, claiming that a snoozing aisle seat passenger could potentially slow down evacuation during an emergency, putting everyone at risk.
They added: “Now you would be risking people’s lives because you fell asleep.”
And just like that, the online airwaves were set alight as social media users flocked to share their thoughts.
One user fired back, saying: “Nah, just poke me and wake me up if you need me to get up or do something.
“I’m well aware that I’m in the way, believe me. I’m certainly not there because I wanted to be in the aisle seat.”
Another said: “If you sleep in an aisle seat, you deal with people getting up. That’s the unwritten rule.”
One particularly disgruntled commenter joked: “My shoulders are so broad they hang way over both armrests.
“Trust me bro, I’m doing you a favour sitting in the aisle seat.
“Now hush and let me go back to sleep before I book the middle seat on every flight for the rest of my life in hope that you have to sit next to me one day.”
Meanwhile, some users supported the idea but with a twist.
One user said: “My take on this: if you sleep in the aisle seat, you must be okay with being woken up multiple times to let the folks in your row get up.
“Other flight rules: middle seat gets the armrest, and window seat must raise the window shade during taxi, takeoff, and landing so the rest of us in the row can watch.”
“Other flight rules: middle seat gets the armrest, and window seat must raise the window shade during taxi, take-off, and landing so the rest of us in the row can watch.”
As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: people have strong opinions about where and how they like to sit on a plane.
The most sought-after seats on a plane have been revealed in a survey of 3,100 US travellers by Upgraded Points.
It revealed the top choices for those looking to make the most of their flight experience.
Out of the 737-800 airplane seats, five emerged as clear favourites, with seat 1A topping the list.
This prime spot, located right at the front of the plane, was preferred by 5.96 per cent of travellers due to its extra legroom and easy access to the exit.
This makes it the ultimate choice for those who like to stretch out and be the first off the plane.
Other favourites included seats 7F, 7A, 1F and 7C, with similar perks like extra space and fewer disturbances.
Whether you’re a window-gazer, an aisle-snoozer, or a middle-seat armrest warrior, one thing’s for sure—everyone’s got their own rules when it comes to flying.
So next time you’re on a plane, be sure to choose your seat wisely, and maybe think twice before dozing off in that aisle seat.
A flight attendant has revealed the worst passengers to deal with on flights, here's what she said:
Drunk passengers
“People who make the most of the booze on board are really irritating. We have a lot to think about on our flights as it is, without looking after people who have drunk themselves into a stupor.
“My advice for passengers is to enjoy the included booze, in moderation.
“If there’s an emergency and you’re hammered, you’re going to be no use to anybody, least of all yourself. So it’s best to stay alert.”
Vapers
“Vaping on board is becoming more popular and it’s ridiculous that people think they can get away with it.
“The big plume of fruity smoke is always a bit of a giveaway.
“But it can also cause panic in the rest of the cabin as well – imagine seeing a big smokey cloud in a plane? It’s definitely not something you’re expecting, so will definitely leave people feeling a little frightened.”
Listening to music without headphones
“There’s few things worse than tinny phone music blaring out through the plane cabin, or an episode of Breaking Bad being broadcast from one passenger to the people around them.
“The thing I always tell people to remember is that there are other people on board the plane and they aren’t all travelling for the same reason.
“So keep your music and TV to yourself and just think long and hard about whether the other people on board want to listen to your awful dance music.”
