Today on the NER I boarded at Philly. I booked this trip 6 weeks ago. I am traveling solo for the first time in a long time and successfully recovering from an anxiety disorder. Because of that, I booked a window seat because for numerous reasons it helps me be way less anxious.

When I boarded (business class) a woman was in my seat. She was completely set up with the tray table down and a laptop as well as a few other devices set up and plugged in.

I said hi and pointed out she was in my seat. She waved towards the seat next to her (the aisle seat) and said “yeah this one is open, its mine you can just sit there.” I said, “no thanks because that’s actually my seat.” She gave me the dirtiest look and rolled her eyes, again telling me the (her) aisle seat is free. I said I know but I want my seat please.

She unplugged everything and made a production out of letting me in and switching seats. I paid a lot of money for that seat and booked 6 weeks ago. But the recovering people pleaser in me wants reassurance that I was NTA.

Thanks ;)