Originally Posted by
gooselee
Yes.
Lots of people don't think that far ahead...They just see the lower price x 4-6 tickets and buy it, then complain on Facebook and Yahoo answers later about the evil airlines and their fees.
Originally Posted by
Quinlanty
I think these type of families think that buying a ticket means they are getting a seat. Not knowing the restrictions on E class, they reasonably assume that they will be allowed to sit next to their children by the GA or FA. Plus, I have been buying really good fares for myself my mom and two young siblings, and most of the time on AF we can't choose our seats. But $350 from Milan to Singapore to LA is a good deal to me, so I put up with it.
Points well taken. I suppose the more I think about it, the more I can see it going either way. On the one hand, Delta does put up a big banner, and even a pop up warning, telling you that you are selecting an E fare and all the restrictions that it entails. But at the same time i was recently on a flight where a father and his whole family (wife and 2 small kids) sat in all the exit row seats. Upon the FA telling them they wouldnt be able to sit there as his kids were under 18....he threw a fit. Red coat had to come on and told him that when he selected these seats it asked him if the pax were over 18 and he must hit yes to get the seats. So i suppose even warnings and all....people will ignore them and expect exceptiosn to be made for them