Booking an airplane seat often involves strategic choices; some prefer aisle access, while others favor the view from a window. Recently, a traveler shared a surprising experience on Reddit where his “window seat” was actually just a plain wall. Accompanied by a photo, he humorously recounted his disappointment on a five-hour flight. The post garnered attention, with users sharing similar experiences and making jokes, such as one who edited the image to add a digital window. Despite the lack of a view, some noted it was easier for napping, showcasing the humorous side of air travel mishaps.
Selecting an airplane seat is often a tactical choice—some individuals gravitate towards the aisle for convenience, while others pick the middle seat when flying with family. However, for those who opt for the window seat, the main allure lies in the view. Observing the expansive sky, breathtaking cityscapes, or the sea of clouds can be one of the delightful aspects of flying. Unfortunately for one traveler, his eagerly awaited “window seat” had a surprising catch: it didn’t have a window at all. This passenger recently shared his unexpected encounter on Reddit, posting a photo that depicted what should have been a window seat, but instead revealed only a plain wall. His caption stated, “‘Window’ seat on my 5-hour flight.”
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Watch the post below:
“Window” seat on my 5 hour flight
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The post quickly gained popularity, with Reddit users adding humor and sharing their own similar travel experiences.
One user took it a step further by editing the original image, drawing a virtual window adorned with fluffy clouds and flying birds, playfully ‘fixing’ the issue.
Another user quipped, “On the bright side, you can’t get sucked out of the window.”
Additional users recounted analogous incidents. One traveler remarked, “It happened to me while flying from El Califate to Baraloche. The entire journey was a breathtaking panorama of mountains. Our row was the sole one without a window. Enormous mountains stretched as far as the eye could see. I could only glimpse a fraction of it through the windows in front and behind us. It was one of the most stunning views from a plane I’ve ever experienced. Luckily, I managed to see a bit of it on the return flight, but for most of the journey, I could only see the side without mountains. It wasn’t disastrous, but I had to twist my neck a lot to catch a glimpse behind my sister, who occupied the ‘window’ seat.”
Another commented, “That’s the best if you’re looking to take a nap. There’s no hole for your head to sink into.”
“That happened to me a few months ago on a 16-hour flight,” another comment mentioned.
A user humorously remarked, “They should rename it to Aisle, Middle, Wall.”
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What would you do if your ‘window seat’ ticket had no window? Share your thoughts in the comments below.