Originally Posted by
lori in az
All 5 of us are sitting by ourselves on the returning flight back because when I booked the flight a month ago, the flight was almost full already. I couldn't even get two seats together anywhere in the cattle class.
It is not really a problem but I have a 11 year old boy that I dont want to be sitting by himself. I do also have a young teen girl that i would be really uncomfortable if she end up next to a person that may not be safe.
Is it possible to switch seats if I ask nicely to someone on the plane? He have a middle seat and I have aisle seat a couple rows down that I would be happy to trade.
Have anyone does this?
Asking politely to switch seats is appropriate if:
1. You're offering an equal or better seat
in the opinion of the person who you are asking to switch. Aisle and window may be interchangeable to you, but not to everyone.
2. You graciously accept, "no," as an answer.
3. Under no circumstances should you first occupy the seat for which you want to switch.
If having your children next to you is important, why did you book the seats that you did in the first place?