Originally Posted by Dovster

I am at high risk for blood clots (having had a quadruple by pass) and have to get up numerous times during a flight just to walk around. I always get an aisle seat because of this but one time was upgraded into a window seat.

I boarded before the person in the aisle, sat in her seat, and when she arrived explained the situation to her and asked if she would prefer that I move to the window seat (thus inconveniencing her several times during the flight) or stay in the aisle.

She preferred that I stay in her assigned seat -- but I left the choice up to her. I believe your wife would have the same experience or, if not, at least the person in the aisle seat would be forewarned and know what to expect.