A woman shared her experience on Reddit about being given a free first-class upgrade on a flight to Hawaii while on a family trip celebrating her father’s retirement. She accepted the upgrade and left her 6’6″ brother in coach, which upset him. Upon arrival, her family criticized her for not giving the upgrade to her brother, leading to tension during the vacation. Her siblings even told their children to avoid her, saying she was not a loyal family member for not prioritizing her brother’s comfort.
Despite the backlash from her family, Reddit users supported the woman, stating that she was not in the wrong for taking the upgrade. They pointed out that the airline likely would not have allowed her to give it to her brother, even if she had wanted to. Others shared their own experiences of being offered upgrades on flights and agreed that she should not have turned it down simply to accommodate her brother’s comfort. They criticized the brother for being jealous and rude, and commended the woman for making a decision that was within her rights as a status holder with the airline.
The woman’s family remained angry at her, but she found support from Reddit users who encouraged her to stand her ground and not let the criticism affect her vacation. She spent time with a friend who lived in Hawaii instead of engaging with her family, and expressed gratitude for the comments that gave her confidence. Reddit’s “Am I the A–hole” subreddit allows users to provide feedback on posts by labeling them as “NTA” (Not the A–hole), “YTA” (You’re the A–hole), “NAH” (No A–holes Here), or “ESH” (Everyone Sucks Here). Users can upvote or downvote responses based on how helpful they find them.
The woman’s decision to accept the free first-class upgrade led to tension within her family, with her mother and siblings criticizing her for not giving it to her brother. Despite her attempts to explain her reasoning, her family continued to be upset with her, causing her to feel isolated during the vacation in Hawaii. Reddit users sided with the woman, stating that she was not obligated to give the upgrade to her brother and commending her for making a decision that was well within her rights as a status holder with the airline.
Reddit users shared their own experiences of being offered upgrades on flights and supported the woman’s decision to accept the upgrade. They emphasized that the airline likely would not have allowed her to give it to her brother, even if she had wanted to do so. They criticized the brother for being rude and jealous, and praised the woman for making a decision that prioritized her comfort and well-being. Despite facing criticism from her family, the woman found support from Reddit users who encouraged her to stand her ground and not give in to the pressure from her family.
