Originally Posted by
FlyingEgghead
Why does solo preclude a desire to switch? They might want left side vs. right, or window vs. aisle, and not have been able to get their preference. That doesn't excuse preemptively taking someone else's seat, of course, but it could be a motive.
I guess it really doesn't, just think it is a more likely scenario to deliberately assume a switch with someone to sit next to a travel partner. Not really important for what my question here is: How would you handle the situation if they didn't move so easily, given this is mid-plane during boarding and a FA is not near by.