Originally Posted by
crosscountrytravlr
I made it clear when booking that I wanted the bulkhead for that exact reason. I had my husband get a gate pass so that he could watch my son while I set up his carseat in the bulkhead row.
To clarify, I did not "show up" at the airport the next day looking to rebook, I called reservations. I did not argue at all at the airport, I just left crying after a very humiliating experience.
I am sorry you had such a bad experience. It is always best to sort out a new ticket at the airport if you are offloaded, rather than leave the airport. If they were going to put you on the next flight, they most likely would have put you on the flight the next day.