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A passenger , known as @finnishmike on X, has demanded reimbursement from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines for an excessively small seat on their flight .

The traveller noted that the seat , seat 30A, was noticeably smaller than usual and deamnded reimbursement for not being allocated a suitable seat size for their payment.

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A passenger has demanded reimbursement from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines after discovering their assigned seat was abnormally small,which should not have been on sale.

The traveller, known as @finnishmike on X, claims they have been ignored by the airline for nearly eight months regarding a refund for this small seat.

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The seat , seat 30A, was noticeably smalelr than usual and paid specifically for an exit row seat,which typically has extra legroom but was allocated a seat 30 per cent smaller than the one on the right.

In the comments, passengers expressed their opinions on the seating arrangement, with some saying it was 'ridiculously narrow' and 'barely large enough for a child'.

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The airline's response to the passenger's demand has sparked debate over the accountability of airlines in ensuring seat sizes meet customer expectations.

As the aviation industry continues to grow , passengers are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of seat size and comfort.