Airplane flights are democratic: anyone can purchase them. However, in today’s story, a culinary conflict in the midst of the sky was the major protagonist. Inevitable objections and a question: was he wrong to eat a burger next to a vegetarian? Let us find out. He recounted the circumstances. This is happening right now, and the lady sitting next to me is looking at me and making passive-aggressive comments under her breath. I have an 8-hour flight with a quick connection.

The first flight just provided a small cracker pack, and the second will be the same. During the connection, I had just enough time to rush from one end of the airport to the other. When I got to my connecting gate, I realized I had enough time to order lunch but not consume it. I asked the gate agent if I could carry food on board, and she cheerfully told me that I could. I went and ordered a burger, fries, and a drink.When I was allowed to set the tray down, I did so and began to eat. This is when the lady sitting next to me informed me that she does not eat meat or fried foods, and the scent of my burger and fries makes her nauseous. I ignored her and continued to eat, but she complained louder. I finally told her that I had bought the food after confirming with the gate agent, and that I was hungry, so she was out of luck. She called the flight attendant, who informed her that I was perfectly within my rights to eat food purchased at the airport. I know I’m correct about the airline rules, but the food is fragrant in an enclosed space, and she’s still glaring at me, so am I wrong?