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Long-haul flights can be a test of patience and comfort, especially overnight ones where passengers hope to catch some sleep while sitting upright. Many people pay extra for a better seat or even upgrade to business class for the added space.
I Refused to Give Up My Plane Seat for a Child and Faced Backlash