Stories about female friendships are often shared online, but a Gurugram-based entrepreneur recently found himself benefiting from one such bond during a flight. Initially, Singh assumed it was a straightforward seat swap between economy passengers. However, the situation took an unexpected turn when it became clear that the woman’s original seat was not in economy but in business class. Surprise business-class experience The seat exchange resulted in Singh being upgraded to business class, giving him access to spacious seating, extra legroom and a more comfortable flying experience he had not anticipated. One user wrote, “That is the most efficient resource reallocation I’ve ever seen.

Source: Mint January 26, 2026 19:12 UTC