A passenger who went viral for refusing to swap seats with a crying child is suing the airline and person who filmed her.
Jeniffer Castro, a 29-year-old bank employee turned influencer from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, has officially filed charges against GOL Airlines and a fellow passenger after a viral TikTok of her refusing to give up her pre-selected window seat to the kid caused an internet uproar.
In December 2024, the incident thrust Castro unexpectedly into the limelight, triggering a wave of criticism on the internet that she alleges had a profound effect on both her mental well-being and her career.
In the video, taken secretly, she was seen occupying her assigned seat, as a child who had taken it during boarding was later moved to another location.
At first, it was thought that the video showing the incident was taken by the child’s mother, but Castro later made it clear that another passenger was actually the one who filmed and humiliated her. She explains that the video resulted in criticism, harassment, and assumptions about her situation from people who were unaware of all the facts.
“What should have been just an ordinary flight turned into an extremely embarrassing situation, exposing me unfairly and causing consequences that affected both my personal and professional life,” she told the New York Post.
Viral passenger takes legal action
Castro’s lawsuit seeks compensation for the emotional distress and damages caused by the ordeal. While citing judicial secrecy, she declined to disclose the amount of compensation sought. The case is also intended to set a precedent against unauthorized public exposure.
“This lawsuit is not just about reparations, but also about setting a limit on this type of behavior,” Castro stated. “We all have rights, and they must be respected, regardless of other people’s opinions.”
After the event, the 29-year-old’s Instagram follower count shot up to 2 million, making her a well-known social media personality and landing her numerous partnerships with various brands.
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Even though I’m now basking in the limelight, I shared that the fallout had lasting effects on me. At the peak of the turmoil, I barely ventured out of my home. Today, I find myself outside of the banking industry where I once thrived. Previously, I was a banker.
Castro went on to explain that her decision to keep her reserved seat was within her rights. “Each person has their own opinion, and I respect that,” she said. “What makes everything more complicated is when people judge or attack without knowing all the details of the situation.”
She hopes her legal action will discourage public shaming and unauthorized exposure. “I believe that we should respect people’s choices and decisions, especially when they are within their rights,” she added. “No one should be forced to justify something they simply don’t want to do.”
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2025-03-17 17:45