My Dad’s Vengeance to Boy Who Kicked My Seat During the 14 Hours Flight Was Awesome

Long flights can be tough and often leave you feeling uncomfortable. Sitting in the same spot for hours can make you restless, and it takes a lot of patience to get through it. But there are times when certain things happen that go beyond just being annoying — they can really frustrate you and make the whole experience much worse.

People showed their support and even shared their own stories.

• You yourself should have reclined your seat so the kiddo wouldn’t have leg room to kick your seat. © Unknown author / Reddit
• This reminds me of my flight back from Egypt. Every time I shifted in my seat, he began kicking it as aggressively as he could. When I leaned back slightly, he called the flight attendant and began screaming at her that a woman couldn’t lean her seat into his space. He was pushing it as hard as possible to force my seat up. Flight attendant apologized and told him I could lean my seat back if I wanted. My husband kept asking if I wanted to swap with him. I said no, and leaned my seat all the way back for a seven hour flight. It was worth being constantly kicked from behind the entire time. © begoniann / Reddit
• On a DC-9 Stretch charter flight from Travis AFB to Japan in 1978, I sat in front of a quite large woman. It was a 14 hr flight and every time I tried to recline my seat to sleep, she claimed I was hurting her legs. © MrBaseball77 / Reddit

Here are some advice that can help in similar situations.

• Start Kindly: Politely ask the person causing the disturbance to stop. A gentle approach can often fix the issue.
• Be Firm if Needed: If the problem continues, ask again with a firmer tone, but stay polite.
• Change Seats: If possible, ask a flight attendant to move you to another seat to avoid more trouble.
• Write a Note: If talking doesn’t work, consider giving the parents a polite written note about the issue.
• Give Feedback Later: After the flight, share your experience with the airline so they can improve.

Whether it’s a noisy passenger, crying child, or someone kicking your seat, some “on plane” situations can push your patience to the limit and make the flight feel even longer.