Originally Posted by
CarmenOM
You don't have to get it; it was her choice.
But, row 3, if it's mid-cabin, is a safer bet on a flight with meal service.
That was the biggest lesson to me. It was her choice. You are absolutely right. Her reasons were exactly that, HERS. I didn't think it would be a big deal to access the overhead bin in row three from an aisle seat in row 5, but that was MY thought. (which I still believe to be true but doesn't matter).
Originally Posted by
ATOBTTR
So just out curiosity, why didn't you ask Row 5 window next to you if they would mind switching? Perhaps the person in the window next you would have been more accommodating to your request.
Because after the first woman declined I decided that I was never going to ask anyone again. I felt like an idiot for even asking and didn't want to relive that moment. It was kind of like asking someone out on a date and being rejected. I didn't like it! haha
Now, that being said, I've swapped in both FC and coach many times when asked politely. Karma.