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flag A woman endured a painful 9-hour flight after a passenger used her as an armrest, sparking calls for airlines to address cramped seating.

flag A 22-year-old woman, Roksana Ashcroft, said she endured a painful nine-hour flight from Bangkok to London on January 3, 2026, after a larger passenger used her leg and hip as an armrest and refused to move, even when she needed to use the restroom. flag She shared a video of the incident, calling for airlines to address cramped seating by expanding seat sizes or requiring larger passengers to pay for extra space, sparking debate online. flag Air Astana acknowledged the incident, expressing regret and noting passengers can choose seats with more space, but offered no new policy changes.

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