A tall passenger who is 6ft 9in says he was assigned a middle seat on a Ryanair flight and was initially disappointed. According to reports, the man was allocated the middle position despite his height, leaving him concerned about space during the flight. Rather than accept the arrangement, he uses a simple approach at the airport. Both accounts describe him finding a better seat by acting at the boarding gate, where passengers can sometimes adjust seating based on boarding progress and available options. The reports say he takes advantage of the boarding process to secure a more suitable spot before departure. While details of the exact method are limited, the key point across the two sources is that he improves his seating situation without paying for an upgrade, instead using an opportunity presented during boarding. The story is shared in a “genius solution” style, but the common elements remain that a tall passenger received the middle seat and later manages to improve his seat assignment at the gate.