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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kaleigh Werner

Man supported after refusing to pay $11 to sit next to girlfriend on plane

@esengamze on TikTok

Between single passengers refusing to give up their seats for children and one boyfriend refusing to pay more to sit next to his partner, it’s safe to say summer airfare has caused a lot of debate this year.

The most recent travel saga was documented by TikToker Gamze Esen, when she posted about her boyfriend choosing not to pick his seat on their flight for an extra fee. On 21 July, Esen captured her boyfriend on video standing in a separate boarding line for the plane. Her on-screen caption read: “All the couples are sitting together, but your man didn’t think it was worth paying an extra 10 euros to choose a seat next to you.”

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