The stewardess took a deep breath, her patience visibly wearing thin. “Ma’am, I assure you the overhead bins are clean and secure. We need to comply with safety regulations.” The blonde woman rolled her eyes dramatically, but before she could retort, a new tension crackled in the air.
“I would like to sit down, lady! Please remove your bag from my seat!” The passenger she was arguing with bellowed, a tall Black man who had been watching the exchange with growing frustration. “I’m not moving my bag,” the blonde woman snapped, dismissively waving her hand. “You wouldn’t understand the value of something like this.”