A Delta Airlines passenger shared a distressing in-flight experience, calling it “inhuman.” They were seated in the middle of a packed row during a four-hour journey and described feeling trapped and physically strained throughout the flight.
Cramped and uncomfortable seating
The traveller said an overweight passenger’s body spilled into their seat, leaving almost 30% of their space unusable. On the other side, a mother with a toddler allowed the child to kick and fall onto them repeatedly.
No space, no relief
The passenger had no overhead bin space left, forcing them to keep their carry-on under the seat ahead. When the person in front reclined, the already-limited legroom disappeared entirely, leaving the traveller with nowhere to move.
Feeling trapped for hours
Standing 183 cm tall, the passenger said they had to twist their body inward just to fit. They described being “penned in” with no comfort or mobility and still had 18 hours of travel remaining after this flight segment.
Growing concerns over space on flights
This situation reflects a larger issue facing modern air travel: shrinking personal space and lack of proper enforcement of seating guidelines. Many passengers feel airlines like Delta must take responsibility to ensure fair comfort for everyone onboard.
