why do people hog seats with luggage at airports?
Every time I fly, I run into the same annoying problem: people using seats for their luggage instead of letting tired travelers sit down. Just last week, after wandering around the terminal for 15 minutes with my aching back, I finally spotted an empty seat—except it was covered with someone’s giant suitcase. I didn’t even bother asking if the seat was free, because honestly, I’m not interested in getting into a debate with a stranger who’s probably just going to make up an excuse anyway. I just squeezed myself onto the edge of the chair, half-perched on their bag, and waited to see what would happen.
Usually, the person will either give me a dirty look or start mumbling about their friend or spouse coming back soon. I always say, “No problem, I’ll move when they get here, but my back is killing me right now.” Nine times out of ten, they’ll move their stuff, but sometimes they just glare at me like I’m the rude one! Last week, a woman tried to save two seats with her bags, claiming both were for her husband. I couldn’t help but ask if she had two husbands—she finally moved her bags, but not without a lot of eye-rolling.
I just don’t get why people think their luggage deserves a seat more than an actual person. It feels like basic courtesy has gone out the window at airports. Am I the only one who’s had to get creative just to sit down? Has anyone ever actually gotten into a real argument over this? I’d love to hear how others handle these seat-hoggers, because I’m running out of patience—and clever comebacks.
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