A pharmacist named Dr. Sabra has become the center of a heated debate after she refused to give up her first-class seat on a flight, sparking both praise and criticism.
The incident, captured in a TikTok video, has ignited discussions on social media.
Pharmacist sparks debate after refusing to give up first-class seat so family could sit together
The incident occurred when a female passenger approached Dr. Sabra, requesting her seat so that she could sit closer to her teenage son.
Dr. Sabra, who is a TikTok creator, posted the video on social media. It gained a lot of attention and received almost ten million views.
In the video, Dr. Sabra is shown smiling widely as she refuses the mother's request.
She captioned the clip with a popular TikTok background audio, stating, "Girl, f*** them kids and f*** you too."
People watching were surprised when the mom asked for such a bold favor during a long 10-hour flight from Seattle to Paris.
Seat 1A is highly valued and often wanted by important individuals who feel that its number matches their significance.
She also clarified that she is not a terrible human being and mentioned that an alternative solution was found for the family.
Dr. Sabra explained that she had been upgraded to first class by Air France due to her Delta status.
She chose to decline the switch because it would have meant moving to the rear of first class instead of staying in her originally selected seat at the front.
Despite the refusal, the airline quickly found another resolution to help the family.
Online users also shared their thoughts about the decision of the woman.
Many viewers have praised Dr. Sabra for standing her ground, emphasizing that it is not her responsibility to give up her seat.
They argue that it is the parents' responsibility to plan ahead and ensure they can sit together when traveling with their children.
Some viewers even speculated that the mother's request might have been a deliberate tactic to secure a coveted first-class seat.
People are becoming less and less empathetic. You are within your rights, but on a human level you are a despicable being. Also, Airlines should be required to seat children with their parents at no additional cost. Minors should always be in a plain with a parent should be law, one user explained.
I went on vacay two weeks ago with my child and we sat together, why? Well I planned and paid for the seats period. Just because I’m a parent doesn’t make me entitled, the second user said.
Parents thought they could game the system and lost. Not her responsibility, another wrote.
You are not supposed to switch seats anyway due to health and safety. If there was an incident the airline knows which passengers are sat where, someone wrote.
The pharmacist defended her decision to refuse to give up a first-class seat.
Dr. Sabra explained and defended her choice by saying that declining to give up her seat doesn't mean she lacks empathy.
She believes it's possible to be caring and understanding while also considering one's own comfort and experience.
