Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
Even then, I don't agree that families should get special treatment. Many of us have experienced loss of advanced seat assignments when there is a schedule or equipment change and we do not get special consideration in changing the resulting seats. The presence of "children" should not entitle anyone to special treatment.
+1 If there is an equip swap or if there is an irops situation and the family is rebooked, the airline should try to seat a parent and child together if they can reasonably accomodate the request, but it shouldn't be expected. I think it is unreasonably to expect someone with medallian status or is PAYING for a premium seat to swap and aisle or window for a middle seat with someone that flies once a year and is probably on a T fare, just so they can sit together.