Originally Posted by Helena Handbaskets

The story was of a passenger in F or J flying, I believe, within or from or to South Africa. Sitting comfortably after boarding, the OP was approached by someone (a FA?) who politely asked, "would you be so kind as to trade seats with this gentleman?" Upon noticing the gentleman on whose behalf the request had been made, the OP instantly rose to his feet and said, "I would be happy to sit outside on the wing, if it would please you, Mr. Mandela."