'Never seen this before': Passenger assigned rear-facing seats in economy on flight
While it's not uncommon to find yourself sitting knee to knee with a fellow passenger on a crowded train, it's not something that normally happens while flying.
Though they do exist, rear-facing seats are a rarity in aircraft, so one passenger was completely surprised when she found herself staring at the row across from her.
"I've never seen this on a flight before," she wrote in a video shared to TikTok.
You can watch the video above.
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A travel blogger has shared her experience on a plane with seats facing each other. TikTok
In the comments, the passenger who shares her adventures on her TikTok account @meganhomme, revealed she was flying with a regional Swedish airline.
"This airline didn't even let you pick your seats," she added, meaning she had no choice but to sit in the assigned row.
The footage quickly went viral, with plenty of people sharing their shock at the rear-facing seats on the relatively small plane.
"New fear unlocked," read one comment.
"Absolutely not. Full refund," one person said.
"That's too much looking time for me," added another.
While a fourth said: "Um excuse me this isn't a train ride."
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She was assigned the seating on a regional airline in Sweden. TikTok
While new plane designs are being introduced every year, rear-facing seats for the most part remain something reserved for Business Class cabins.
According to the experts at Simple Flying, rear-facing seats are a better use of space and, contrary to what some might believe, are actually safer.
"Studies have shown that rear-facing seating can prevent injury and support the body better," they explained.
"Facing backward, one can reduce the stress on their neck, back, and head. This is particularly poignant information when it comes to the likelihood of injury during a crash."
