middle seat EC vs aisle farther back /discuss
Mar 9, 2015, 11:41 am
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I was steaming yesterday on the ATL>STL leg as I was moved from 4C aisle I confirmed at booking and received the boarding pass for, but when boarded a seat changed popped up and they moved me to 4B a center. There was no time to complain about it during boarding, but damnit, I would have sat further back to avoid a freaking middle. I did send a complaint via the web last night, we'll see what they have to say about it.
Mar 9, 2015, 11:53 am
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Mar 9, 2015, 7:40 pm
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The GIDS said ABC/Z Upgrade 7B right under my name and upgrade 4D, couldn't have more clear than that.
Mar 9, 2015, 9:17 pm
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Mar 9, 2015, 9:38 pm
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I had to look twice when I saw it. Who gets this [cough, cough] UG? ... DMs and PMs that are way in the back? As for your quote, that is what I was thinking... C+ is the new FC.
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Mar 9, 2015, 9:44 pm
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I hope it's only for those who ask. (E.g. I'll take the row 35 DEF with the footrests over C+ middle non-bulkhead when I want to sleep.)
Mar 10, 2015, 2:41 am
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Ughhhh. I often book late enough that there are no aisle EC/C+ seats left, and take an aisle a few rows back instead. I would be immensely pissed if DL automatically moved me to a middle C+ as an "upgrade". Heck, on some flights I might not even want a window C+ over an aisle further back.
Mar 10, 2015, 5:40 am
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Mar 10, 2015, 11:40 am
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Aisle, especially important on TPAC or TATL. Bathroom, exercise, getting up much easier. Plus on many aisle seats you can lift up the aisle-side armrest for a bit more room and easier aisle access.
Mar 27, 2015, 8:49 am
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I was steaming yesterday on the ATL>STL leg as I was moved from 4C aisle I confirmed at booking and received the boarding pass for, but when boarded a seat changed popped up and they moved me to 4B a center. There was no time to complain about it during boarding, but damnit, I would have sat further back to avoid a freaking middle. I did send a complaint via the web last night, we'll see what they have to say about it.
Mar 28, 2015, 7:06 am
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