Wow - you're all so nice! It's not like this where I come from - a bad 'hood in another part of cyberspace....
While all of these explanations are well and good, this rant is really all about me. I shouldn't have to sit in FC to be able to get off the plane in less than 20 minutes. Idiots who can't manage to grab their bags from the overhead bin in under 2 seconds, preferably while already walking should be required to sit out until those blessed with more intelligence have deplaned.
Better yet, people who have aisle seats shouldn't be allowed to carry anything on board at all. Up and out - that should be the rule.
This has been fun! I have lots more opinions on air travel, so I'll be back. Topic for next time: What took them so long to think of pay on board meals?