Conservative commentators are no strangers to backlash and criticism for doing nothing more than stating their opinions. They are often censored and even targeted for having different political views. For Sydney Watson, a conservative journalist, she recently made headlines, but it had nothing to do with Democrats, Republicans, are even abortion rights. On October 10th, Watson was traveling on an American Airlines flight when she found herself “wedged” between two obese people. Having the middle seat, Watson recalled the experience during a Twitter rant, explaining that if a person needs a seatbelt extender, they are too big to fly.

Explaining her situation with photos, Sydney Watson tweeted, “I am currently – literally – WEDGED between two OBESE people on my flight. This is absolutely NOT acceptable or okay. If fat people want to be fat, fine. But it is something else entirely when I’m stuck between you, with your arm rolls on my body, for 3 hours.”

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That wouldn’t be all Watson had to say on the situation as she followed it with six more tweets in which she wrote, “I don’t care if this is mean. My entire body is currently being touched against my wishes. I can’t even put the armrests down on either side because there’s no fking room. I’m sick of acting like fatness to this extent is normal. Let me assure you, it is not.” She later added that she asked one of the individuals to swap seats. “I said to the man, ‘hey, we can swap seats if you’d like to sit together” (his sister is on my left). He says, “no. That’s okay’…and then I started shrieking internally.”

Initially, American Airlines stood by all their guests, noting that they do not discriminate against body types. A tweet from their Twitter account read, “Our passengers come in all different sizes and shapes. We’re sorry you were uncomfortable on your flight.” But on Monday, Watson received an email from the airlines that came with a $150 Trip Credit.

As for the email, American Airlines wrote, “I sincerely regret the enjoyment and comfort of your flight AA was finished due to another customer exceeding their seat’s space. We do our best to avoid uncomfortable situations regarding seats. I can understand your disappointment with the situation not being remedied to your satisfaction.”

The airline explained that the flight attendants tried to find a better seat for Watson, but none were available. “As a gesture of goodwill, I have issued you a $150 Trip Credit which will arrive via a separate email. Trip Credits are valid for 12 months from date of issue and can be used to purchase travel on American or America Eagle for yourself or a friend or relative if you prefer.”

Sydney Watson replied, “I’d rather take the $150 American Airlines offered me as a refund and give it to someone who needs a PT or a gym membership.”