Originally Posted by
nkedel
There are also plenty of couples who are happy to sit apart for a couple hours on a shorter flight, if the middle seat fills up.
Yes, I'm sure there is but this little conversation is about those who select the window and aisle in the knowledge they'll offer a trade to anyone who turns up to sit in the middle.
Originally Posted by
Calliopeflyer
How are they being selfish?
Actually, I don't know anyone who would swap to sit in a middle seat just to be beside their traveling partner......they would rather an aisle seat and a few hours of separation (oh, the horror! To not sit next to your spouse or sibling!).
Post 274 specifically mentioned using this strategy with a view to trading with their companion if required. If you're going to sit window and aisle then fine, otherwise you're taking an option away from someone else.