An airline passenger shared a photo of a fellow passenger’s jacket draped over his seat on social media, sparking a discussion on Reddit.
The user wrote, “No. Just keep waiting for seat D to show up and close this.”
In the photo, a green winter coat is draped behind the aisle seat, and the seat behind it is empty.
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In a subreddit forum titled “r/delta,” users debated passenger etiquette after a passenger left his jacket draped over his seat.
One plane passenger shared a photo on Reddit of a passenger with a jacket draped over the seat, encroaching on the back row. (St. Petersburg)
A user commented, “I can’t understand the lack of awareness.”
Another said: “It’s not awareness that’s missing, it’s compassion,” adding: “They’re just counting on nobody saying anything.”
“That’s really disgusting. There’s literally so much space in the open overhead bins,” another added.
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One person said of the situation: “I would politely tell them to move.”
Fox News Digital reached out to the Reddit poster for comment.
“Not everything has to be a big deal,” one user commented on Reddit about airline passenger complaints. (St. Petersburg)
“Everything doesn’t have to be a big deal lol,” said another.
On Reddit said, “I can’t even take it off with a coat on like that.”
Some users joked about what Reddit users should do with their jackets.
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“Oops, the Coke spilled,” one person said.
Another added: “Aww nice, that’s a puke bag.”
Some Reddit users joked about the damage to the jacket, with one saying: “Oops…I spilled coffee on it.” (St. Petersburg)
One commenter said, “Oh…I spilled my coffee.”
Another said: “They’re getting that jacket back after searching the pockets and soaking the sleeve in wine.”
The plane passenger who sparked the Reddit chain updated his followers on the situation after the person sitting in the empty seat behind the jacket arrived.
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“He simply asked the FA (flight attendant) to move his coat and they responded well,” the update said.
According to a Reddit user, the passenger (both not pictured) eventually asked a flight attendant (not pictured) to move the jacket. (St. Petersburg)
Delta’s website includes guidelines regarding passenger personal items.
“In addition to regular carry-on items, these items can be brought on board for free. Flight attendants will assist you with large items such as strollers,” the site says.
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“Jackets and/or umbrellas” are listed as items that flight attendants can assist with.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Delta Air Lines for comment.
