A TikTok video featuring a husband’s comical reaction to his wife’s last-minute flight upgrade has taken the internet by storm. The video, shared by content creator Dominique Parrish (@welltraveledchild), has garnered 2.6 million views since hitting the platform on August 2.
In the clip, titled “POV: You got upgraded to first class, but your husband didn’t…”, we see Dominique enjoying a drink in first class, while the camera pans to reveal her husband glaring from the back of the plane, peeking through a curtain. His annoyed expression is priceless.
In a time when airlines are scaling back on first-class offerings due to dwindling demand, this humorous moment is even more noteworthy. American Airlines, for instance, announced plans to eliminate first-class seats on international flights, opting for business class—an option many travelers favor.
Vasu Raja, the airline’s former chief commercial officer, highlighted the shift during an investor call, stating, “The first class will not exist…because our customers aren’t buying it.” He emphasized how business class has evolved, making it a more popular choice among passengers.
The Internet Can’t Get Enough
Dominique explained that seeing her husband’s reaction inspired her to create the video. “I wanted to capture the moment,” she said, adding that their whole family eventually got upgraded on the return flight.
TikTok users found the husband’s reaction hilarious, with comments like, “The fact that he can see you through the little tiny crack!” and “That glare…the betrayal was diabolical.” Some suggested Dominique should have closed the curtain to block the “negativity.” Regardless of the banter, the video serves as a light-hearted reminder of the ups and downs of air travel.