Seat saving
May 8, 2015, 2:53 pm
#17
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May 8, 2015, 2:55 pm
#18
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Seat saving is nothing more than a courtesy request (whether on an airplane, in a movie theater, or anywhere else), one which is usually accepted, but it depends on the circumstances.
So, if I am flying SW, I usually (but not always) grant someone who says "I would like to save this seat for my friend" the courtesy of looking for a different seat. But if that is the last desirable seat I might not agree to honor the request.
So, if I am flying SW, I usually (but not always) grant someone who says "I would like to save this seat for my friend" the courtesy of looking for a different seat. But if that is the last desirable seat I might not agree to honor the request.
May 8, 2015, 2:59 pm
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May 8, 2015, 3:56 pm
#20
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Seat saving is nothing more than a courtesy request (whether on an airplane, in a movie theater, or anywhere else), one which is usually accepted, but it depends on the circumstances.
So, if I am flying SW, I usually (but not always) grant someone who says "I would like to save this seat for my friend" the courtesy of looking for a different seat. But if that is the last desirable seat I might not agree to honor the request.
So, if I am flying SW, I usually (but not always) grant someone who says "I would like to save this seat for my friend" the courtesy of looking for a different seat. But if that is the last desirable seat I might not agree to honor the request.
May 8, 2015, 4:09 pm
#21
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Exit row big NO, any place else I can understand, early in his te game..
Late boarding, it is too bad..
I pay for early boarding also,and so can the one you are saving the seat for..
Depends on how I am answered.
Sorry
Late boarding, it is too bad..
I pay for early boarding also,and so can the one you are saving the seat for..
Depends on how I am answered.
Sorry
May 8, 2015, 8:18 pm
#22
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I have no problem with people saving seats as long as a) you're not saving the exit row and b) your partner is not boarding late B or Cs. If your partner it too lazy to log in at t-24 and you're trying to hold a window or aisle for them, you're SOL. Let them sit alone.
May 8, 2015, 9:48 pm
#23
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Seat saving is nothing more than a courtesy request (whether on an airplane, in a movie theater, or anywhere else), one which is usually accepted, but it depends on the circumstances.
So, if I am flying SW, I usually (but not always) grant someone who says "I would like to save this seat for my friend" the courtesy of looking for a different seat. But if that is the last desirable seat I might not agree to honor the request.
So, if I am flying SW, I usually (but not always) grant someone who says "I would like to save this seat for my friend" the courtesy of looking for a different seat. But if that is the last desirable seat I might not agree to honor the request.
May 8, 2015, 9:57 pm
#24
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What part of "Pick a seat, any seat. Aisle? Window? Front? Back? At Southwest, we let you sit where you like. We don’t assign seats on our flights, so feel free to sit in any available seat once you board the plane" don't you all understand?
Personally I don't mind if someone saves a non-exit row seat as long as I can grab in aisle seat.
Personally I don't mind if someone saves a non-exit row seat as long as I can grab in aisle seat.
May 8, 2015, 11:45 pm
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What part of "Pick a seat, any seat. Aisle? Window? Front? Back? At Southwest, we let you sit where you like. We don’t assign seats on our flights, so feel free to sit in any available seat once you board the plane" don't you all understand?
Personally I don't mind if someone saves a non-exit row seat as long as I can grab in aisle seat.
Personally I don't mind if someone saves a non-exit row seat as long as I can grab in aisle seat.
And while I am really half-joking about that, what if I'm A1 and the person I'm traveling with is A2. We both board, take the 2 seats we want and at about A50, A2 decides to get up and go to the restroom. B9 comes along and wants A2's seat. Are they entitled to it because it is "available"?
May 9, 2015, 10:08 am
#26
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Well that's just it, isn't it? If I'm saving a seat for someone, it's not available for someone else to sit in.
And while I am really half-joking about that, what if I'm A1 and the person I'm traveling with is A2. We both board, take the 2 seats we want and at about A50, A2 decides to get up and go to the restroom. B9 comes along and wants A2's seat. Are they entitled to it because it is "available"?
And while I am really half-joking about that, what if I'm A1 and the person I'm traveling with is A2. We both board, take the 2 seats we want and at about A50, A2 decides to get up and go to the restroom. B9 comes along and wants A2's seat. Are they entitled to it because it is "available"?
May 9, 2015, 10:39 am
#27
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I understand that. My point is what is the difference between that, (A1 and A2 boarding, A2 going to the restroom and A1 saving their seat) and A1 boarding and saving a seat for C17 and saying that their seatmate is in the restroom?
May 9, 2015, 10:42 am
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May 10, 2015, 12:05 am
#29
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this sense of entitlement from some of the southwest's passengers (by saving / reserving seats) what turn me off from flying with southwest.
couple of times i spoke with the flight crews and pilots, they also mentioned the same
couple of times i spoke with the flight crews and pilots, they also mentioned the same
Last edited by fivenue; May 10, 2015 at 12:44 am
May 10, 2015, 3:59 am
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