Why Did the Airplane Proposal Spark Mixed Reactions?

Proposal in the Aisle in Front of the Restroom on an EasyJet Flight
Mixed Reactions to In-Flight Proposal Go Viral on Social Media

A man proposed to his girlfriend on a passenger airplane in flight, drawing widespread attention. The reactions were mixed.

According to the Daily Mail in the United Kingdom on September 4 (local time), a video was released showing a man proposing in the aisle in front of the restroom on an EasyJet flight bound for Spain on September 1.

The airplane proports that became a hot topic. Screenshot from Daily Mail.

Passenger Nikki Gunner filmed this scene and uploaded it to TikTok, where the video surpassed 1 million views within two days.

In the video, the man is seen kneeling while holding his girlfriend's hand. The woman, accepting the proposal, smiled brightly and put the ring on her finger.

The video also captured another passenger, who was about to exit the restroom, noticing the situation and stepping back.

The proposal in the airplane aisle quickly became the center of attention in the cabin, with other passengers applauding and cheering to congratulate the couple. EasyJet crew members offered their best wishes for a happy future through the in-flight announcement.

However, reactions on social media were divided. Some criticized, saying, "Why did he have to do it in front of the restroom?", "Why not propose after landing?", and "The woman must have hated being proposed to on an airplane."

On the other hand, many defended the couple, saying, "They might have their own special story," "Sincerity is enough, even if it's not glamorous," and "The location doesn't matter; what matters is living well together."