On social media, many viewers stunned after a viral video showed Plane passengers rage at seatmates who refuse to move to let them go pee.
Passengers rage at seatmates refusing bathroom break
Passengers expect courtesy when traveling, but some fliers refuse to move for bathroom breaks. This issue has sparked heated debates online.
On social media, a viral TikTok video shared by @livinlavidaniki sparked a debate as discussions over airplane etiquette heated up.
While, a user @livinlavidaniki asked if anyone had ever been denied access to the restroom.
They wrote: “I know people refuse to switch seats sometimes but has anyone ever been told they won’t move so you can’t go to the bathroom? This never happened to me but I’m curious.”
Flyers share shocking stories of bathroom battles
After the video viral on social media, in the comment selection, many travelers eagerly shared their frustrating experiences.
While, some passengers found creative ways to deal with stubborn seatmates. another shared their struggle on a flight.
One person said: I had somebody tell me “you get one time to get up” I made it a point to say I drank a lot of water before this flight, and got up every 30 mins. I usually don’t get up but don’t tell me when I can go.
A second wrote: I had an elderly couple wake me up and tell me it was time to use the bathroom. I guess they thought it was a good idea of all of us went at the same time lol.
Someone else said: I don’t ask another adult if I can go to the bathroom. I stand up and start moving and saying excuse me.
Another user added: On a flight to Japan I had an elderly Japanese woman show me her phone with a translation saying “if you need to use the bathroom please wake me up” I held it in for all 14 hours
Outrage over seat-blockers refusing to move
Most people agreed that refusing to move was unacceptable.
One person said: I can’t imagine not getting up for someone who needs the restroom
A second wrote: If you’re in the aisle seat, it’s your duty to let people out.
@livinlavidaniki I hate asking as if they’ll say no lmaooo #airline #flying #travel
While a third commented: call the flight attendant. I had one guy sleeping for like 5 hours on a 10 hour flight passed out and I was dying. I asked the flight attendant to ask him to move.
Another added: I can’t imagine not getting up for someone who needs to use the restroom like what, even if it’s annoying to do it often it’s a human need.
Someone else said: technically they can’t be compelled to move. if you bought a seat you have the right to sit on it for the entire flight.
Another added: We had someone in the isle seat “sleep” and not wake up to multiple asks once, my husband was dying to go to bathroom and she just didn’t care
Additionally, some defend the right to stay seated
Not everyone agreed that moving was necessary.
Technically, you can’t be forced to move,” one person argued.
If you paid for your seat, you have the right to stay put. Someone else said.
Another user fired back, calling this stance “insane.
Etiquette expert Pamela Eyring suggests politeness is key.
“Lean over, smile, and make eye contact,” she advised. “Say, ‘Could you please excuse me?’ Then unbuckle and begin to stand as a non-verbal cue.”
Being courteous can prevent unnecessary conflict. However, travelers still debate whether seatmates should be required to move or not.