Originally Posted by rjque

I don't really understand why paging is an issue. It's been done for me and my two year old daughter, and I think it's much easier than asking on the plane. A seat change at the gate means I can much more quickly get seated on board. An on board request can be complicated when traveling with someone who requires special equipment to be attached to the seat (a car seat or a CARES harness).

Of course, I completely get not wanting to switch to a lesser seat. But I don't get why paging is an issue, particularly when it is likely to make the boarding process a whole lot easier.