A mother has sparked outrage after revealing how her husband lied and booked economy seats for her and their toddler on their long-haul flight while he was in business class thanks to his company.
She took to British parenting website Mumsnet and explained how her job paid for her to fly – but insisted she and her toddler buy premium economy seats when they travel.
The unidentified woman, believed to be from the UK, explained that it was six weeks before the flight when she realized her husband had just booked her in economy and the seats could not be changed.
She said: “Friday flights – 14 hour flight. DH went to work for a week and wanted me and DS (2) to go on holiday. I only agreed to go if DS and I flew premium economy because it’s a long way, I’ll be alone with baby while DH is in business class (work paid for his ticket).
“DH said that no problem has many points to use. Booked the flights. Told me I booked premium. Six weeks later I find out he lied and actually booked the cheapest economy tickets (no reserved seat/upgrade option).’
A mother has sparked outrage after revealing how her husband lied and booked economy seats for her and their toddler on their long-haul flight – while he was in business class thanks to his company (stock photo)
“I tried to call the airline but Premium Economy was full one way and there was space on the other side but at a cost of £2,000 so I said no.
“I didn’t think much of it, just that I could select seats at check-in – at no time was there an option to select/pay for selected seats except during booking.
“Anyway, I tried to check in three days earlier and I can only check in at the airport. DS and I got middle and aisle seats.
“We sit next to each other, which is great, but not ideal. I would like a window/middle seat or two seats on the middle bench of the plane (with an inflatable footrest, hoping DS can sleep since it’s a night flight, but now he can’t use it because we were stuck with middle and aisle seats.
She expressed her anger by calling her husband selfish and implying that he was thoughtless.
She continued, “I’m crazy about my DH because I think he’s a selfish dog who was too stiff to get a seat reservation when I booked. Meanwhile, he’s swallowing it in business class. I called the airline, but they said the seats cannot be changed.
AIBU [am I being unreasonable] annoyed by DH? AIBU to take him out of business class so he can do his share of parenting?
“I doubt we can switch halfway, but I was wondering if he could put DS in the bed so he can lie down? I’m afraid if DS is in the middle seat and he’s not sleeping well, I’ll have to wake him up so the person in the window seat can pass.”
The woman explained that although her husband’s company pays for him to be in business class, she is in economy class with her baby – even though she asked him to book premium economy
People were quick to share their outrage, expressing disgust at her husband’s actions. Some commentators have even gone so far as to question their marriage.
One person commented on the thread on Mumsnet, telling the “OP” or original poster: “That sounds awful.”
While a second said, “I really won’t go. You’re taking too much OP and start cooking with him.
“Tell him to stay home and have a good trip. Seriously, if you leave, you’ll be way too mad to enjoy yourself and it’ll make him realize he can get away with it.”
And a third said of the man’s lie: “It just came in like it didn’t matter.” In my opinion, this is the most important thing you have written. What is his reason for this?
“And why are you calling and trying to fix it? Does your husband often treat you with such extreme disrespect? I will not take this holiday.’
A fourth added: “Um why are we just covering up his big lie?” I wouldn’t go.’
Many people said they would not go and were amazed that their husband could lie to them so easily
As comments progressed, more and more people said she shouldn’t travel at all.
Someone else asked, “What’s his excuse for lying to your face?” Under the circumstances I wouldn’t go at all.’
Another outraged user said: “This is so far from anything DH would do it’s completely incomprehensible. You know your own DH best but I would question my entire 22 year marriage.
“For a business trip, I can tell him you’re going on business and sleep, DC and I’ll be good in economy…but he’ll definitely ask my opinion. Can you switch mid-flight?’
And a fifth suggested: “Of course you just exchange tickets with DH and if he tries to approach you he pretends not to know him.” Enjoy the champagne.”
However, some have suggested swapping seats mid-flight to make things fairer.
As comments progressed, more and more people said she shouldn’t travel at all. However, some have suggested swapping seats mid-flight to make things fairer
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