Long flights can take a toll both physically and emotionally.

While some travelers prepare in advance for a more comfortable journey, even paying extra for better seating, others take a bolder approach—claiming an extra seat without actually paying for it. Today, we’ll delve into a story about one such incident.

“Hi! My name is Emily. I work as a marketer in a large company and unfortunately, I rarely allow myself a holiday. The last time I took time off was three years ago and only recently was I able to free up two weeks in my work schedule for a long-awaited vacation. I decided to go to Hawaii so I could combine some lazy time on the beach with activities like hiking in national parks.