Moderator: Delta SkyMiles
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Hotlanta.
Programs: DL (duh), AA 1MM, Bonvoy Titanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 4,700
I'm also tall and I've never had this problem. Sounds like you created and escalated the problem.
If you need a better seat, then buy it. Don't rely on things being given to you.