Securing a prime seat on an aeroplane can often feel like hitting the jackpot.

Air travel is seldom the epitome of comfort, so nabbing your preferred seat – whether that’s by the window, in the aisle, or for some peculiar individuals, smack bang in the middle – can make the journey slightly more tolerable.

However, if you do manage to reserve a good seat, be prepared for fellow passengers to request a swap. This was precisely the scenario one woman found herself in when she secured an aisle…