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Old Aug 26, 2019 | 8:48 am
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Originally Posted by rune87
Uh...thats an inaccurate statement. 6B/C provides that warning, 6A is not a seat reserved for someone with disabilities. If the upgrade processor specifically shows that someone was upgraded into 6A as well, I most definitely would be having a long and hard discussion with AS about compensation, especially if you paid for that seat. I really wish people would stop being this submissive to airlines with the attitude of well..as long as you are on the plane that is all that matters. It's the only real industry I know of where we allow this happen. Doesn't happen at concerts, theaters, never had it happen on Amtrak. You pay for a seat, it should be yours. The only folks that should be subject to this game of musical chairs is those on Saver Fares, or those with very specific circumstances. And I'm sorry, but if you have a disability, that is on you to alert the airline when you book your ticket, not at the gate, and expect the airline to inconvenience others. The airlines have a far greater chance to make sure everyone involved is happy far in advance. And for the love of god...I really wish we had a national certification body for service animals. I love my dog, but this level of I have to have him on the plane in any manner possible is getting crazy. I've seen so many dogs on the plane lately that were "Service" animals, that by the very lack of training and behavior were not. /End rant
Thank you for pointing this out. The majority of my flying happens to be on Horizon/Skywest E175s where 6A is in fact designated an accessible seat and prompts you with the "This seat is designated for individuals with qualified disabilities. If you select this seat, you may be reassigned to a different seat to accommodate a passenger with disabilities." message.
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