Originally Posted by
huskerchad
For anyone who thinks it's not a big deal to swap with someone else...1) so what, and 2) if it's not a big deal to swap, isn't it equally not a big deal for the person who wants to swap to just stay in the seat on his boarding pass?
Apples and oranges. Virtually no one asks to swap without it being motivated by a desire to sit with a companion. It's basic human kindness to accommodate the request if the swap is not a detriment to you in some way. It's better for them; it's no different for you. Why not be nice?
And again, if the swap is not the same for you (aisle/window; bulkhead/not a bulkhead; etc.), then of course, I see no reason why it would be unreasonable or unkind to refuse.