Where you sit on a plane can make all the difference in the world. Everyone knows that sitting in the back means you'll probably feel the turbulence more, you risk odors from the bathroom, and you'll be the last one off the plane. The window seat is good for some, but others fear feeling trapped by their fellow passengers, and potentially having to wake them up if you want to use the bathroom. The middle seat is obviously the worst since you'll probably feel squished. The aisle seat in the front of the plane is where it's at.
That's why people can get so protective of their seats. They matter. One unlucky passenger faced a coup d'état of their seat by a flight attendant and a young family. Everyone has an equal chance to plan ahead, so it's really on them. Read on for the story, see what you think, and read what commenters had to say in response.