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We dont talk about the horrors of flying economy enough.
Crammed shoulder-to-shoulder with limited legroom, economy class can feel like a sardine can.
Reclining your seat becomes a negotiation with the passenger behind you, and in-flightentertainmentoptions are often limited.
We paid $12,000, which we cantafford.
I dont know, its really [freaking] long.
My husband doesnt even fit in the [freaking] economy seat.
So we have to do three flights today because were flying back to London.
Even the smallest pleasures become a battle.
This reality is exactly why travelers like the frustrated TikToker choose to pay a premium for comfort and escape.
Unfortunately, as the TikTokers story highlights, even these plans can go awry.
The poster Eleanor, an emotional intelligence coach, provided anupdatedays after the initial post.
She stated they were initially relieved to be assigned a seat with a bassinet for theirbaby.
To make matters worse, my seat was broken and wouldnt recline.
The flight attendant suggested I switch seats with my daughter, who was already asleep.
Unfortunately, her seat was also broken!
This raises a crucial question: is a premium cabin worth the splurge?
The answer, like most travel decisions, depends on your priorities and budget.
For some, the added expense of premium seating might not be justified, especially for shorter flights.
Commenters expressed their dismay questioning why the poster would pay $12,000 for tickets she cant afford
