Why are fellow travellers upset...?

Question

when I refuse to change my seat so that they can sit with their wife/husband/kid/whatever. I ensure that I book in online or early enough to get the seat that i prefer, but like CLOCKWORK someone will ask me to swop seats with them. The worst is that they are offended when I say I prefer the seat I am in.

Answer 1

I agree with you.. the only time I'd change is if it was me stuck next to someone else's squawking kid.. in which case I'd leap at the chance! Except I wouldn't move to a middle seat.. personally I think those should only be sold to anorexic midgets.

Answer 2

I guess they don't understand what the difference is (as the previous answerer said, some people don't see much of a difference between seats), but if you took the time to book that seat far in advance, then obviously you *do* have a reason to prefer that place.

I also like certain seats much better, I like the very back since it could be marginally safer (any place is bad when you have a crash but the tail section may just come off a little better, either that or the places right above the wing 'cause of the extra support structure there). I also like a window seat. If other people can't book in advance, why should I change? Also, if I were the one coming in later, I'd never ask someone to swap seats, even if I would love to sit there. They were first, that seat is theirs, it works both ways.

Answer 3

If this is on a plane - Most airlines do NOT allow swapping of seats - as they have a seating "chart" incase there is an accident of somesort (god forbid)

In my own experience I have heard the crew at the check-in desk telling people if they want to sit together they could ask someone to switch seats with them -

Some people don't use the online booking and seating arrangements and are assigned seats when they arrive and check in - however it is the airlines responsibility to let them know that it "usually" is against policy to ask someone to switch seats once onboard the aircraft -

I can see the other side as well if there is a child sitting next to me and the parent is far away - but still they should have insisted at check in that the seats be together.

I suppose that they could always go to the airhost or hostess and ask if they could perhaps upgrade you for your inconvience before the plane departs so that the seating "chart" can be fixed before take off.

Answer 4

I don't know, if I can't get the seats I need when I book, I always pick the least desirable seat to switch into and haven't had a problem. If we have two aisles and a window I'll offer an aisle for another aisle and the window for middle, and no one will turn me down.

I don't bother unless it's just me and my two kids. Usually that seems to be a better reason than what other people have.

Answer 5

They get upset, because most times it is such a minor discomfort for you to change a seat (all seats are the same uncomfortable on a plane, I find no difference, except maybe middle seat) and it is the least we can do in our selfish lives to offer moments of happiness to someone. The only reason to refuse is if the proposed seat is between screaming children or extremely obese people - and still you can explain why. Then they will understand.

Answer 6

Well, I agree with you, EXCEPT, if the seat I would move to is the same quality as the one I am in. For example, if I'm on the plain and sitting in my usual aisle seat, and someone asks, "can you switch with me to this aisle seat two rows up so I can sit next to my wife?" I would agree to that change.

If someone wants me to move to a middle seat, however, I would be hesitant, because I hate middle seats. But it would then depend on how the fellow traveler approached me. I'm a very giving person, and unless someone is rude, I would probably give them what they ask for.

Answer 7

Many people DO book on time, and choose their seats on time, and get to the airport on time and they still cant get seats together. Sometimes flights are just really full.

I really cant see why you wouldnt mind swapping seats even if you had chosen some particular seat. (preference for aisle, window, bulkhead) If they had a similar seat to offer you, why wouldnt you change?

Think about it. Would you really want to travel with your young child or wife sitting 3 rows ahead of you because someone preferred the seat they were in? It makes no sense! It's just not a very generous attitude.

Answer 8

They're upset because they have some feeling of entitlement and that you should move to accomodate them.

I look at it like this, if you've got no reason to book that specific seat then there's no real issue with changing. But if you've booked it for a certain reason (like a bulkhead or exit row seat) then you've booked it for a reason (so I can stretch out my freakishly long legs). If they want my seat, too bad. They should have gotten to the airport sooner.

Answer 9

Your preference is your perrogative. I just say "No, I am happy here". No explanation required.

You booked ahead, have your own agenda and knew what to expect in terms of a seat when you boarded the air craft.

If the Flinstones didn't do their homework, not your concern.

Unless, of course, they offered a financial incentive, I would consider negotiating. Cash dollars only.

Answer 10

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