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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 2:54 pm
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ramalama8
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Originally Posted by bdemaria
I didn't realize that the arm rest was for the exclusive use of the aisle or window passenger
Ah! I just thought of a new benefit! EXPs now get to enjoy full and exclusive use of both armrests in coach - yessssssssssssss!

No, but really, I know that I'm not entitled to it, but it just seems that every single flight I'm on, the person next to me is always using much more than their fair share of that little itty bitty armrest. Perhaps I'm just unlucky. Alas.

Originally Posted by bdemaria
In all seriousness, I always found the middle seat block a bit silly. It was made clear that the lock could be lifted and the middle seat assigned if loads required it. No one willingly chooses a middle seat until the loads require it.
That's true, but quite often there are at least one or two empty seats on a flight. It would be nice if that empty seat were next to me (or any EXP, I suppose).
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