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Travel can bring out unexpected disagreements.

In this story, a man wanted to grab a free airport lounge meal, but his wife felt left out.

With only one eligible pass, he suggested one of them go in while the other bought food from another dining place.

Instead of saving money smoothly, it turned into an argument about fairness and feelings.

Uh oh! Was the free meal worth getting into a disagreement? Check out the full details below.

AITA for going into the Amex lounge

I am in the military. I get the Amex Platinum for free.

My wife does not get it for free.

We landed at a layover for two hours at dinner time.

I said I would like to run in and get the free food.

This man planned to eat at the Amex lounge for free, and his wife was to buy dinner elsewhere.

I told her to buy a meal for herself with our money.

I wanted to save a lot of money on airport dinner.

She is upset that I plan to do this.

I even offered that she go in my place if possible.

This way, at least one of us gets the free meal.

His wife felt upset and accused him of abandoning her.

She is still upset. She said I am abandoning her.

I am upset that I am being made to feel selfish.

I only want to save 30 to 50 dollars.

I want one of us to get a free, healthy, delicious meal.

Wanting to take advantage of an airport perk that’s already available is reasonable.

But it’s also understandable that OP’s wife wanted to spend that time together during their layover.

I think a little compromise could help both of them feel heard without turning dinner into an argument.

Let’s see how others reacted to this story.

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This person makes 2 valid points.

Here’s another honest opinion.

Another one chimes in.

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Finally, short and simple.

Saving money is great, but not if it costs you peace at the airport.

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