Originally Posted by
ung1
It is a poor experience, but in no way typical of Emirates. I have never had such an experience, or such uninterested crew. I have had seat poachers occupy my exit row seat, and politely asked them to f* off. I also usually make sure I have the seat beside me blocked at check in or in the lounge, and this in a previous life as a Silver. Unfortunately, you had a bad day, but I suppose you should have refused to change seats in the first place.
Agree that the OP should not have surrendered his seat in the first place.
Disagree that this is in no way typical of EK. I have had this "can't you just take that person's seat" look before from EK FAs. Mostly it turns out it would have been a middle seat instead of my coveted aisle seat. I always politely decline.