Originally Posted by
WineCountryUA
So you leg was between the footrest and the aisle?
Was the seat in lieflat position?
The photo may or may not be helpful in your discussions with UA, it is 10A
and purports to be 789. Google is your friend
Hope the injury heals quickly.
The photo of the seat is correct.
the glasses were on the right armrest and I sleep on my left side.
i am not an expert in recollection what happens when I am in deep sleep as some you seem to be.
The FA, myself, and some of the responders are having difficulty understanding how it happened. Well, join the club.
Let’s examine the following
HYPOTHETICAL scenario: (HYPOTHETICAL added for those of you who cannot see the obvious)
(It seems many Flyertalk responders would pick Option 5 based on the responses blaming the OP (me) for the injury I sustained.
ONLY one responder (ani190 - thank you!) correctly pointed out all I asked for in this Forum was helpful advice on HOW TO PROCEED NOT whether to litigate or not.
I don't think 7500 miles fair. Based on being a 16 year 1K flyer. who has been loyal to United for 35 years.
Sleeping PAX has knee bent so right ankle is protruding 3” into the aisle. Flight attendant clips ankle while walking swiftly up the aisle and jams it into the divider causing injury to PAX.
is this a:
1) PAX fault - sleeping passenger should know where his leg is?
2) FA fault - FA should not be walking swiftly when cabin is dark and can’t see welll
3) A little bit of both 1) and 2)
4) None of the above
5) FA should have amputated offending passengers leg!
My answer is 2.
I see tons of oversize PAX with their legs in the aisle in economy. In a darkened cabin, I make sure I don’t step on their feet on my way to the toilet.
Shouldn’t FA in a rush display the same caution?