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Old Dec 9, 2015, 2:31 pm
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Originally Posted by Crazyhotelguy
As harsh as this may sound to some, I tend to agree with you. It is rare that I am offered the better end of the trade. Heck it is rare to be offered an equal trade....
+1

Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
That's my experience too. Combine this with rudeness or just taking over my seat without asking and my answer is NO (with no reason or apology) unless I'm sure that I'm getting a better seat. If it's so important to sit with your entire family, PAY FOR IT and don't try to inconvenience me.
Exactly

Originally Posted by huskerchad
Finding someone in my seat is really the most irritating part of it for me. This is someone who has already decided that I will accept the swap.
I totally agree.

Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
Yes, I'm fed up with this seat snatching nonsense.
Succinctly stated

Originally Posted by huskerchad
So if you do agree to a swap, make sure you at least see the BP to verify the seat!
Great advice
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