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Finland investigates suspected sabotage of Baltic-connector gas pipeline
Finland investigates suspected sabotage of Baltic-connector gas pipeline
It is still unclear what caused a leak on the Baltic-connector, which is shared with Estonia.
2023-10-11 01:54
Man branded an 'a**hole' for making 'obese' flight passenger pay $150 to sit next to him
Man branded an 'a**hole' for making 'obese' flight passenger pay $150 to sit next to him
A man has sparked a debate on Reddit after he admitted to making an 'obese' passenger pay him an extra $100 because he took up part of his seat. The supposed incident was reported on the infamous subreddit "Am I The A**hole?' where the user asked: 'AITA for making an obese man pay me cash to take up part of my seat on a long flight?' According to the man he was on a 5-hour cross-country flight where he had purposefully booked an aisle seat in a row of just two meaning there was no middle seat; just an aisle and a window seat. The user said that he saw the other passenger coming and was 'crossing his fingers' that he wasn't sitting next to him but sure enough he was. The man continues: "I get up and let him in politely, wanting to at least give him a chance. Well, he sits down and is easily seeping into about 1/3 of my seat. I sit down and am pressed up against him, making me uncomfortable. After a minute, I decided to be upfront and tell him: “Sir, I’m sorry but this situation is not working for me, you’re taking up quite a bit of my seat”. He added that the passenger just gave him a 'shrug' and tried to make himself narrower by tightening his arms but did little to appease the disgruntled man. He eventually decided to consult an air stewardess who told him the only way he they could resolve the issue was to buy another seat or book another flight. There were no other seats available on the plane though and the man admitted that he couldn't wait for a later flight, that's when he decided to make the 'obese' man an offer: "Look, I’ll put up with this if you give me $150 — that’s half the cost of this flight and that would compensate me enough for the circumstances." Amazingly, he claimed that the other man instantly agreed to this deal and not only paid him in cash but also told him that he 'appreciated' it. However, despite both men reportedly being happy with the resolution the man claimed that others on board were quietly judging him and branded him an 'a**hole' for making the other man pay to sit next to him. Needless to say many felt the man was out of order for the way he acted. One person said: "The problem here was that this large dude stuck you with being uncomfortable on your flight, right? Well, the $150 didn't make you any less squished in your seat, so it really feels like you just blackmailed this guy for being fat." Another wrote: "This is ridiculous. You made a scene and embarrassed the man and then made him pay you for a fraction of your seat. You are the epitome of an a**hole." A third added: "You didn’t settle this privately—you humiliated the guy by involving the flight attendant and then demanding $150 to allow him to stay on this flight." Some did defend him though feeling that the other man and the airline were in the wrong. One said: "He should have bought two seats, this is his fault, in fact he got off well with it. He agreed and you agreed. I am sure if the people behind you were in the same position they would have thought differently." A second person wrote: "You compromised. He compromised. It was an awkward situation of nobody's making. I think half the cost of the flight was maybe a bit steep though, if he was only in a third of your seat. Having said that, five hours is a long time." How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-10-28 22:48
3 trades the Broncos can make to save their future
3 trades the Broncos can make to save their future
The Denver Broncos have been a complete disaster this season under Sean Payton. The team must make a few trades to set up long-term success.
2023-10-14 07:56
Biden to host Italian PM at White House on July 27
Biden to host Italian PM at White House on July 27
WASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden will host Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House on July
2023-07-13 03:56
DeSantis wraps up 1st early states tour as candidate with more personal touch in South Carolina
DeSantis wraps up 1st early states tour as candidate with more personal touch in South Carolina
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is wrapping up his first tour of early voting states as a presidential candidate, showcasing his personal side in South Carolina with a lighthearted sit-down with his wife and an emotional moment with a military spouse
2023-06-03 03:20
3 people killed, 1 critically injured in Kansas City nightclub shooting
3 people killed, 1 critically injured in Kansas City nightclub shooting
Three people were killed and one is in critical condition after a nightclub shooting early Sunday morning in Kansas City, Missouri, police say.
2023-05-22 01:24
Centaline says mainland China unit has 'huge' unpaid developers' commissions
Centaline says mainland China unit has 'huge' unpaid developers' commissions
BEIJING Centaline Property has said its mainland China unit is owed a huge amount of unpaid commissions and
2023-08-26 14:21
Guerrero Jr. hits 2-run homer in 8th inning to lift Blue Jays to 4-3 win over White Sox
Guerrero Jr. hits 2-run homer in 8th inning to lift Blue Jays to 4-3 win over White Sox
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3
2023-07-05 11:26
Angelina Jolie allegedly banned 'raucous' Quentin Tarantino and Jonah Hill from Brad Pitt wedding to keep affair 'civilized'
Angelina Jolie allegedly banned 'raucous' Quentin Tarantino and Jonah Hill from Brad Pitt wedding to keep affair 'civilized'
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's 2014 wedding ceremony took place at the chapel of Chateau Miraval in France
2023-06-15 19:56
Hamas fighters free first wave of hostages in Gaza truce
Hamas fighters free first wave of hostages in Gaza truce
Masked Hamas gunmen freed a first wave of hostages Friday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, sparking rare scenes of celebration in a seven-week war that...
2023-11-25 11:20
China Asks US to Let Sanctioned H.K. Leader to Attend Summit
China Asks US to Let Sanctioned H.K. Leader to Attend Summit
China has called on the US to fulfill its “obligation” to allow Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee
2023-06-09 22:27
Briton repatriated to UK from fire-ravaged Greece says he slept on ‘office floor’ of hotel
Briton repatriated to UK from fire-ravaged Greece says he slept on ‘office floor’ of hotel
A passenger recalled his evacuation from Rhodes after arriving back at Gatwick Airport. Up to 10,000 Britons are estimated to be on the fire-ravaged Greek island, with repatriation flights to rescue holidaymakers landing back in the UK. Dominic Doggett explained how he “stayed on the office floor” of a hotel, before driving through the night to find other accommodation. “It was a very unique situation, but luckily we had a hire car there so we were able to drive away,” he explained.
2023-07-25 15:24