Subway Charges Mom $1,844 For Sandwich Over Her Baby

A Nightmare The day had been shocking and exhausting for Emily, and now she had to deal with this too. It looked like the cashier was irritated as she asked, "Don't you know the rules, madam?" "Additionally, you're going to be traveling with a baby. Do you know how much this will cost? ” Emily stared at her. She didn't know what she was supposed to say. How was she supposed to afford this? The entire trip had turned into a nightmare. A Tough Trip Pexels Emily had to fly to Greece for urgent work and of course, she'd have to take her 12-month-old baby with her. With her plus-size baby, she knew she had it in for her on the flight back to Australia. Despite his extra chubbiness, she loved her baby. It was just how he was. There was a lot of baby fat on him. Despite her apprehension about the upcoming flight, Emily walked up to the check-in counter. In the past, she had heard horror stories about traveling with babies, so she didn't want to get into any trouble. Was It A Ploy? Pexels After looking at the mother and her baby, the flight attendant glanced at her computer screen. It looks like you have a lap infant with you. Did you know that you can purchase a discounted seat for him?" Emily was taken aback by the statement. It had been mentioned online that lap infants weren't required to have their own seats on flights. Was this just a ploy to get more money from her? After a moment, she asked how much it would cost. Emily could not afford the price quoted by the flight attendant. In a polite manner, she declined and headed for the gate. Not Necessary Pexels It wasn't necessary for Cory to have his own seat; he could sit on her lap the whole way. Her first flight was terrible because there was no space. She had to squish herself between two big people. It was impossible to find a spare seat. In spite of Coby's good behavior, they complained about him. She bought a footlong sandwich on the connecting flight to Singapore. The line was long and it took over 30 minutes had passed before we got to the cashier. Upon reaching the front, an attractive young girl with blonde hair asked for her order. She smiled sweetly and said, "I can see why you need such a big sandwich with a baby like that." As she pondered the cashier's statement, Emily didn't know how to respond. Was that an insult? Rude Woman Pexels She thought she could just insult a little baby because she was thin and pretty. Or was it a remark directed at her? Emily thought her attitude was not very friendly for an employee of a food restaurant. Emily felt awkward being stared at by the uptight cashier. What if she sabotaged her sandwich? Emily didn't even want to think about it. She didn't even want the sandwich anymore, but she was starving. Fake Smiles Pexels She paid and left as quickly as she could. “Have a good day ma’am,” the girl flashed her the fakest smile she had ever seen. Emily thought she was strange, but decided to walk toward her boarding gate. As she walked, she ate her sandwich. It didn't seem serious at the time, but there was something in the sandwich that would cost her in the end. She had no idea what was in store for her. Time Passed Fast Pexels She offered Coby a small piece of cheese to nibble on. As the toddler munched away, he was happy. Together, they sat down outside their boarding gate and waited for it to open. As Emily enjoyed her sandwich, she didn't realize the time had passed. As people awoke, they began to move. A bit of discomfort swept over her. She had lost track of time because the line was so long. Boarding had already begun. In a flash, she stuffed the sandwich into her bag. She asked the flight attendant if it was okay, and she said yes. Connecting Flights Pexels The connecting flight was about to depart. A wave of relief washed over Emily as she settled into her seat. After boarding the plane without incident, the only thing left was to survive the long flight. In gratitude for the sustenance, she took out her footlong sandwich from Subway and began to eat. She was still starving and this was just what she needed. While enjoying a mouthful of flavor, she didn't notice the devouring eyes around her. They Were Staring Pexels It was impossible for Emily not to notice the stares from her fellow passengers as the flight wore on. Even though her baby was well-behaved and quiet, they seemed annoyed by his presence. In order to keep her baby entertained and happy, Emily tried to ignore them. She knew how people felt about babies on flights. But she wondered what the passengers were staring at. The Officer Pexels Emily made her way to the customs line after the flight landed in Australia. Suddenly, she realized that she had forgotten her sandwich in her bag as she approached the officer. Her goal was to look as normal as possible, hoping it wouldn't be a problem. However, the officer did not seem sympathetic. Anyone who didn't follow the rules was pulled aside by him. “Is that your baby madam?” he spoke sternly. What's In The Bag? Pexels As Emily heard the officer call her out, her heart sank. Her frustration grew as she realized that she was wasting more time without any reason. She was stressed out by the tight airport. She was questioned again by the airport border control. “What do you have in the bag madam?” “Nothing at all,” Emily sighed, “just a tired baby who needs to get home urgently.” The border control looked her up and down and said, “Open your bag ma’am.” Another Problem Pexels Emily's bag held a surprise for him when he opened it. He raised his eyebrows and said, “What the heck is this?” Cory got a fright from the man's loud voice. Emily tried to calm him down. The baby then began crying. What was in Emily's bag that was so bad? Why were they giving her such a hard time? She just wanted to go home because she was exhausted. Additional Fees A flight check-in agent approached her and said, "Madam, I am sorry to inform you that your baby will require an additional fee." "He's taking up one of the seats." Emily was surprised. She had never heard of such a thing. She thought that her baby could sit on her lap. Despite her attempts to argue, the agent was insistent. A Large Fine Pexels It was confusing for Emily. It was hard for her to understand why such a large fine could be imposed on her because of her baby. The cashier repeated herself when she asked for an explanation. The feeling of helplessness and frustration overwhelmed Emily. When she walked up to the counter to pay the fine, she couldn't help but wonder if there was some sort of conspiracy at work. They Shrugged Pexels A smirk spread across the cashier's face as she approached the counter. It was as if Emily's blood was boiling. The cashier shrugged when she asked what the problem was. How could they be so cruel? Why would no one just explain the situation to her? In order to find out what was going on, Emily decided to investigate for herself. Is There A Problem? At the flight check-in desk, she asked the attendant if there were any problems with her baby. There was confusion in the attendant's eyes as he looked at her. According to Emily, the people next to her complained about her and the baby throughout the flight. She wanted to know what the problem was. They were making having an infant and being a single mother feel unbearable. Suspicious Pexels As the attendant looked at the distressed woman, she showed sympathy. She then explained that they didn't charge passengers for overweight children. Even after hearing this, Emily couldn't understand why she was being charged such a ridiculous amount. What were these airlines doing? Something felt very suspicious about the entire situation. Hold On Pexels A sudden call from the attendant stopped her in her tracks as she was about to leave. "Wait a minute," she called. "Let me check something." Emily watched her go through some files on her computer. "I'm sorry," she huffed. "It looks like there was a misunderstanding. We do have a policy for charging extra for infants who use a separate seat on the plane. But your baby was on your lap the whole time, so you don't have to pay anything extra." It Never Occurred To Her Pexels It was confusing for Emily. It had never even occurred to her that she would have to pay extra for her baby during the flight. Suddenly, a tall man with many shiny badges on his lapel appeared. He appeared to be a member of the airport security team. In a stern tone, the officer said, "You have violated the Biosecurity Act Law by bringing foreign germs and parasites into the country." "You will need to pay a fine." So Much Money Pexels Emily's heart sank when the officer told her the price: $1,844. It was unbelievable to her. How is it possible to spend so much money on a baby? What was the reason for blaming her baby? According to the security guard, Emily brought foreign germs and parasites into the country with her. Did they say that her baby had a disease? A Smirk Pexels Emily was baffled. Border control personnel were intimidating and scary. While she had a baby, they treated her like a criminal, and now they were making her pay a fine. Having no choice, she walked to the cashier to pay the fine. A smirk spread across the cashier's face when she saw her with her large baby hanging on her side. Why was everyone so awful? No One To Help Pexels There was a sense of betrayal and anger in Emily's heart. She didn't want to pay the extra fee for her baby and the fine for violating the Biosecurity Act. She was asked by border control, “did your baby eat the chicken and lettuce? ” Astonished, she looked around. She felt exploited and deeply upset. Is there any way for her to escape this situation? There was no one around who could help her. Alone, she stood. Why? Pexels She was shocked at how much money she had to pay. As she stared at her baby, Coby, who was still on her side, she wondered how she would pay for it all. She asked the cashier why the fine was so high, and the cashier simply looked at her baby and mumbled, "Because it is. $1844 madam, please hurry up." How were all of these employees so rude? Leaving Pexels Despite her pleas, she was unable to convince the officer. As a result, she felt angry and humiliated after being forced to pay the fine of $1844. The feeling of being taken advantage of haunted her as she made her way through the airport. She wanted to get out of there. It all seemed like a bad dream to her, but she was glad she and Cory were going home at last. The Sandwich Pexels As Emily drove home, she realized what had really happened. It all happened so quickly; she was left wondering what had caused it. The sandwich from Subway popped into her mind. The sandwich remnants were visible in her bag when she opened it. All of her problems were caused by the sandwich. The Problem Pexels She had been charged extra for her baby by the flight check-in attendant, knowing that she was already stressed and vulnerable. She was being manipulated by them. There was no need to worry about the stupid sandwich. There was a mixture of anger and frustration in Emily's heart. A simple sandwich had caused so much trouble, she couldn't believe it. It was clear to her that something had to be done. Injustice Pexels The incident outraged Emily. What kind of people could be so cruel? As a result, she filed complaints against both the airline and the restaurant. She also shared her experience publicly with the hope of raising awareness about the mistreatment of babies and parents during travel. Emily felt as if she had reached a dead end. The next step was unclear to her. It was impossible for her to let this go, but she did not know where to turn. The Lawyer Pexels The days turned into weeks, and the weeks turned into months. Emily almost gave up on ever getting justice. It wasn't until then that something unexpected happened. As a result of hearing about her story, a lawyer called her. She was offered legal assistance and a chance to have her case handled by the lawyer. Emily was ecstatic. Finally, she had a chance to make things right. Her lawyer helped her file a lawsuit against Subway. It was important to her that they be held accountable for their actions. It Went Viral Pexels During the trial, Emily felt as though she was getting the justice she deserved. During her testimony, she described what had happened, and the airport's legal team defended them. However, the judge decided that Emily should not be fined $1844 for bringing a sandwich into the country. Many people shared their experiences of discrimination and mistreatment during travel with infants after Emily's story went viral. Resolved Pexels Subway was notified of what had happened, and she explained the situation. Her hope was that they would accept responsibility for their mistake and help her. Subway, however, was unhelpful and refused to accept responsibility for the incident. Both Subway and the airline apologized and pledged to improve. Disclaimer: To protect the privacy of those depicted, some names, locations, and identifying characteristics have been changed and are products of the author's imagination. Any resemblances to actual events, places, or persons, living or dead, are entirely coincidental.

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