‘Never Flying Economy Again’ After Elderly Passenger Leaned, Grabbed, And Pointed Knife For 14 Hours | NYGazet

A Qatar Airways passenger says a 14-hour flight in economy became a nightmare after her elderly seatmate repeatedly invaded her space, grabbed at her, and even pointed a meal knife while crew failed to intervene.

Long-haul economy can be miserable enough without a seatmate leaning on you, touching you, and brandishing cutlery at you. The line between “annoying” and “threatening” often comes down to context, and 14 hours is a long time to feel trapped. A passe... [1457 chars]