My seatmate on recent American Airlines A321XLR transcontinental flight was busy doing something under his blanket and thanks to this unique aircraft and cabin, I could not help but to watch…
What Was My Seatmate Doing Under His Blanket On This American Airlines Flight?
Midway through my American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New York, I noticed some movement in the suite across the aisle from me in row one. Mr. 1A had placed a blanket over him and was busy doing something under his blanket. I suppose he had a bad itch? This went on only for about a minute…whatever he was doing, he finished quickly.
These suites come with closing doors, but they have not yet been certified on American Airlines so they are locked in the open position…hence his only privacy became the blanket over his lap.
He got up a bit later to use the lavatory…he was wearing those Under Armour compression shorts that look like underwear…
I’m really not into voyeurism and I suppose this is another strike against these particular cabins on American Airlines, with herringbone seats that face away from the window, such that you are facing your seatmate across the aisle when seated. I could not help but to watch what was unfolding. I really had no desire to watch this but there was no way to avoid it…
CONCLUSION
My stories on Live And Let’s Fly have been more serious lately, but I hope you don’t mind this tabloid break since it was my seatmate on my flight…I guess the takeaway is that AA really needs to get those doors certified quickly because their premium cabin passengers have itches that need to be scratched…
Have you seen anything like this on your flights? Would you have just ignored it?
I actually that’s a habit or twitch like toe tapping or shaking of one leg. To do what you think he was doing and move both legs like that doesn’t make sense.
Agree. I often deal with RLS (restless leg syndrome), and sometimes just *really* need to move my legs. Looks to be something similar here, just some fidgeting IMO.
This guy was in his 20s. Could have been a twitch, but probably too young for RLS. This was the only time in the flight he did that…it wasn’t a frequent thing. And unfortunately, I had full view due to the layout of AA’s seats. His hands were under blanket.
Idk man I’m not exactly the greatest sleuth here but it also looks like only his legs are moving the blanket in the very short clip you posted.
“Could have been a twitch, but probably too young for RLS.” idk you’ve never seen a jumpy kid wiggle around in his chair?
Look I don’t really know what happened but from what you’ve posted I’m not seeing anything.
Idk man I’m not seeing it. Looks like only his legs are moving the blanket too. But you actually saw it and we only have 7 seconds.
>Could have been a twitch, but probably too young for RLS.
Ok, could he have just been jumpy? You’ve never seen a school kid pump his leg up and down?
I’m with the others here that I wouldn’t necessarily be convinced by the video, but I trust Matthew that he knows it when he sees it, especially since he watched the show for longer than what we’re seeing here.
As Kramer from “Seinfeld” called it, “She’s got the Jimmy Legs….”
I don’t think so….I’m with Matthew on this one.
I used to date a guy who ‘took care of business’ for himself by squeezing his legs together which in turn squeezed his joystick. It was the most bizarre thing to witness, and yes, in turn led to a very short (and quick I may add!) relationship. That was over 20 years ago, and until today I had not seen nor experienced anything like it.
I wasn’t there, but that short clip brings back some images I have tried years to suppress…..
And why was he running around the front part of the plane in his undergear? He wasn’t at a gym? How convenient….for something.
I thought that was you, Matt. Say hi next time.
the entirety of the american left believes it is the civil rights issue of our time to welcome this man into women’s locker rooms if he says he feels like a woman
What a useless comment.
I love how you people just can’t let go…..how exactly is attacking other people improving your life?
Well, if they’re not still giving the 5k miles or whatever because the door won’t close, at least you “got a show to watch”.
Did not receive any miles.
Well I hope the FA sang the old Loews movie theater song instead – “Thank you for coming to [AA], sit back and relax, enjoy the show!”
I mean I get it, he was excited to be on the new A321XLR. And isn’t this how we all christen new spaces?
This is beneath you. You have more class than this.
I found it entertaining.
Weren’t you just saying how you enjoy glasses over disposable drinkware?
Just think, this guys hands, mouth and possibly fluids along with others like him were on the next glass you drink out of.
Gives an entirely new meaning to the word “cocktail”.
s o a 20 yo jock was wearing underwear in the cabin??? WHERE ARE THOSE PHOTOS!
You have my full attention now!
I should never have to see male legs. Big boys wear full-length trousers.
I really enjoy your posts. I’m not sure you should have posted this one. This didn’t seem appropriate. Thank you for your posts.
This cabin design seems not to be made for wearing short skirts…. obviously design over function or not properly tested – however, once the doors are certified, the “problem” should be gone.
I chuckled, especially at some of the comments, but this seat layout is awful! 1, (maybe 1.5) window per suite, that can’t even be looked out of without straining one’s neck. All seats face the aisle ala Air New Zealand, yuck! The tray table and IFE monitor conflict during service – i.e. the TV has to be stowed for food to be placed on the tray. The whole seat arrangement is dreadful. Yes, it beats coach, but you still have to pay for the privilege of your neighbors lack of privacy.
I have reviewed the video numerous times, including close up. I’m not seeing the typical up and down movements associated with the deed you may be thinking of…? Honestly if I had a hot 20 something nearby I’d probably watch whatever was going on just like you did. Sexy.
If you weren’t sure what he was doing, then assume what he was doing was innocent. Maybe it’s just what your participation in a highly sexualized culture primes you to think. IMO, the creepiest person in the story is the filming.
Where do I click DISLIKE?
Or a very bad case of the crabs which are probably now on that nice fabric seat !