Flying isn’t cheap, especially with a child. So when I purchased two seats—one for me, one for my toddler—I expected them to be there. But a stranger had already taken both, her body spilling into the space I paid for. I tried reasoning with her, but she refused to budge. I flagged down a flight attendant, hoping for a quick resolution. What she did in response wasn’t just unexpected—it sent shockwaves through the entire plane.