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Couple Makes Teen Suffer A 5 Hour Flight, Keep Bullying Him At The Airport But Karma Finally Catches Up
Pregnant woman sobs quietly while seated on a crowded airplane with passengers surrounding her in travel seats.

Couple Makes Teen Suffer A 5 Hour Flight, Keep Bullying Him At The Airport But Karma Finally Catches Up

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Some say it’s better to catch flights rather than feelings. Others insist on doing both at the same time – and not the good type of feelings. Yes, Karen, Kevin and all the other entitled plane passengers up there: we’re talking about you, and your penchant for making travel a nightmare for others.

A guy has shared a story from his younger years about how he got revenge on a pregnant woman and her aggressive husband. The mom-to-be kept stealing his seat and being rude to him, while her bully husband went as far as laying hands on the teen. When nothing else worked, the guy resorted to some black magic, and put a “curse” on the unborn baby. The drama that followed ended up costing the couple hundred of dollars and lots of tears.

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    A rude pregnant woman and her aggressive husband kept intimidating a teen during his hours-long solo flight

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    In a final act of self-defence, he put a “curse” on their unborn baby and all hell broke loose

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    He explained why he couldn’t, or didn’t, press charges

    These are the worst passengers, according to people who work on planes

    Sometimes it feels that the higher up in the sky people get the further their manners are left behind. But not all plane passengers are born equal. In fact, airline crew say they can spot early on whether someone is going to be naughty or nice during a flight.

    First impressions count, says one Alaska Airlines employee, who chose to remain anonymouse when speaking to Travel + Leisure. 

    “When a passenger comes on, makes eye contact, and says ‘hello,’ I generally feel at ease,” they said. “If they have acknowledged my existence, then I feel pretty confident they will be good passengers.”

    A Southwest Airlines flight attendant agrees. “Traveling is stressful, but stress is contagious,” he said. “Friendliness goes a long way. We go above and beyond to maintain a positive demeanor and always appreciate when this is reciprocated.”  

    Another giveaway is thoughtfulness, like gifting the crew something small – not something many of us think of when traveling.

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    “If someone goes out of their way to spend hard-earned money to brighten our day, then that is a telltale sign of an easygoing, very chill, and all-around wonderful passenger,” said an American Airlines flight attendant. “We often work long, grueling schedules and have to forgo proper meals and caffeine. The thoughtfulness makes our days just a bit easier.” 

    The Alaska Airlines crew member added, “Little gifts like a bag of chocolate or $5 Starbucks gift cards are so, so nice.”

    But you don’t even need to buy something. Sometimes a mere thank you does the trick. “I can’t tell you how many people didn’t even say ‘thank you’ when we would hand them a drink or answer questions,” says a retired United Airlines flight attendant. “Yes, we are doing our jobs, but it shouldn’t be thankless.”

    If you’re the passenger who is always racing through the boarding gate in a mad rush, be warned: you may be flagged as difficult.

    “Those who board frantically and immediately ask questions about luggage and connections are the ones who usually give us the biggest problems,” the Alaska Airlines cabin crew member says. “Take a beat, and understand that we will do everything possible to get you to your destination safely and comfortably. We aren’t miracle workers, though, and there are many factors that impact flights and schedules that are out of our control.”

    But, not too surprisingly, many crew members agree that the most difficult passenger are the ones who have had one too many. “There is zero tolerance for being drunk on a plane,” warned the Alaska Airlines employee. “If I see someone slurring words or swaying during boarding, they will be removed. I don’t want to deal with them 40,000 feet in the air.”  

    People loved how he handled the situation, with some saying they’re taking notes

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    Michael Fernandez
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This kinda seems fake, but I’m 100% behind putting curses on annoying people.

    Chicken Mitten
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's 100% fake. Airlines don't let you disembark without your carry on baggage on a layover.

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    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This never happened. A flight attendant would have had little to know information what happens to people in the airport and wouldn't tell you what happened to them afterwards, especially on a connecting flight.

    Goth Bear Cat
    Community Member
    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This never happened. In this fantasy, there is enough room for a person to get past a seated person on a flight.

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    WubiDubi
    Community Member
    13 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Written by a minor. Became obvious it was fake when the husband grabbed OP the first time for swearing.Also don;t be a d**k, if the air crew say turn off your devices you do it anyway, regardless of prior knowledge because they may know things you don't.

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    Michael Fernandez
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This kinda seems fake, but I’m 100% behind putting curses on annoying people.

    Chicken Mitten
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's 100% fake. Airlines don't let you disembark without your carry on baggage on a layover.

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    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This never happened. A flight attendant would have had little to know information what happens to people in the airport and wouldn't tell you what happened to them afterwards, especially on a connecting flight.

    Goth Bear Cat
    Community Member
    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This never happened. In this fantasy, there is enough room for a person to get past a seated person on a flight.

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    WubiDubi
    Community Member
    13 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Written by a minor. Became obvious it was fake when the husband grabbed OP the first time for swearing.Also don;t be a d**k, if the air crew say turn off your devices you do it anyway, regardless of prior knowledge because they may know things you don't.

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