If someone is sneezing and coughing, sitting a few inches away from them for hours would be anxiety-inducing.

But once you finally make it onto the plane, the hard part is over.

He was kind enough to have a chat withBored Pandaand discussswapping seatsand passenger behavior on planes.

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Absolutely, Patrick shared.

So how does the airline staff typically take a stab at calm down upset passengers?

If need be, law enforcement will be called, Patrick continued.

A woman in an airplane seat holding her face in distress, related to a failed attempt to switch seats.

But unruly passengers certainly arent unheard of.

Check out the results:

Text excerpt about a woman unsuccessfully attempting to swap plane seats for her child.

Text exchange about repaying money for a plane seat, highlighting a dramatic failed attempt to switch seats.

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Text describing a failed attempt by a mom to take over a plane seat, ending in tears.

Text conversation about a mother unable to secure a preferred plane seat for her son, sparking a debate.

Family sitting together in airplane seats, looking down with thoughtful expressions.

Man at airport lounges on suitcase, appearing frustrated, amid empty seats.

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Reddit comment discussing a man refusing to switch plane seats.

Text comment criticizing a mother’s failed attempt to take over a plane seat, calling her manipulative and opportunistic.

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Comment from user discussing a failed attempt to take over a plane seat.

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Reddit comment about airplane seat swapping and passenger entitlement with 165 upvotes.

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Comment addressing a failed attempt to take over a plane seat, mentioning tears and a scam.

Discussion on techniques to handle dramatic seat-swapping attempts on a plane.

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Negative comment on dramatic scene to take over plane seat, saying “YTA, you were mean for sure.

Reddit comment criticizing a mom’s failed attempt to swap plane seats for more legroom.