Originally Posted by
cestmoi123
I've asked someone to swap twice in the past three months, both on DL. In one case, I asked the person sitting in 7C (Economy Comfort aisle) if he would mind moving to 6C (also Economy comfort aisle) so I could sit across from my family. He was traveling alone, and had no objection (seems like a push or miniscule improvement on his part).
In the second case, I offered to swap an FC aisle for an Economy Comfort aisle (I got upgraded, wife/child on separate PNR did not). The lady in question had absolutely no objection.
I would never poach a seat, or demand somebody move, nor would I ask someone to swap in a scenario where, were I in their shoes, I wouldn't regard the swap as at least neutral.
I rarely am the asking one bc I mostly fly for business so I'm flying alone but whenever I'm asked as long as it's a reasonable approach as you stated I have no problem. I don't even mind moving back as long as I don't have a real tight connection. Had one the other day where a group of ladies were going on a group vacation and I happened to be their row with them with one lady several rows back. She asked once we were all boarded if I minded switching with her as they were all of her friends and I said absolutely. It was nice seeing all of them have a good time and excited about vacation. Maybe its just me but I don't mind being nice to people as long as they aren't trying to screw me over. Hopefully all of this good flyer karma will come back to help me some day.