Social media users have been discussing various reasons behind a woman’s decision to stand for an ‘entire flight’.
Air travel is often considered the least enjoyable part of a vacation. Travelers are accustomed to dealing with numerous inconveniences, but a recent viral video has surprised even seasoned flyers.
As reported by a social media user, the woman chose to stand throughout a seven-hour flight, watching a movie from her seat ‘the entire’ time.
The video was initially shared on TikTok by Dr. Richard Duong, who uses the handle @envisionaries.
He captioned the video: “Lady stood on my flight for the entire seven-hour duration watching her movie,” which triggered a discussion in the comments.
The video shows the woman standing in the same spot, watching her movie even when the plane’s lights were dimmed.
The unidentified traveler is wrapped in a blanket around her waist while standing.
The TikTok user clarified in the comments that she did sit down when the seat belt signs were activated.
It’s not easy to immediately think why someone would opt to stand for the whole flight, especially when they have a seat available. Would you ever stand for an entire flight?
People on the internet have proposed some straightforward explanations for her behavior.
Some suggested she might have been standing to allow a companion to lie down or possibly she suffers from a medical condition that makes sitting uncomfortable.
One commenter mentioned: “She could have a clotting disorder. I have to stand and stretch a lot because of this.”
Another person shared: “I have fibromyalgia and I would have to stand for most of the flight otherwise I’m in agony.”
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A third person noted: “She could have no issues at all and just wanted to stand. That’s her business.”
Someone else added: “I feel her, for a year I had 2 herniated discs and a hip tear and couldn’t sit for more than 20 minutes I was too humiliated to fly but u gotta do what u gotta do.”
Ultimately, there could be a variety of reasons behind her choice, and hopefully, she found the journey enjoyable without her legs becoming too stiff or sore from the extended standing.