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Old Apr 17, 2024 | 8:46 pm
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Originally Posted by AlwaysFlyStar
But if you receive a request from a person in uniform, especially a pilot, you feel compelled to do what they say. I know that I would react far differently to a pilot asking me if I would mind sitting elsewhere compared to a regular passenger.
Why?

Originally Posted by wantan
Can only speak for myself, but IMHO if it's not done prior to boarding then one should always be asked if they would be ok with changing seats.

I'm just curious how your seatmate (3F) was during the 3hour flight with you right beside him !
In general I agree. But of all the exceptions where I wouldn’t be irritated, this is up towards the top of the list. A mobility issue is different than pure presumptuousness, and I could understand why someone on crutches didn’t go all the way into the window seat until it was confirmed other arrangements couldn’t be made.

Last edited by javabytes; Apr 17, 2024 at 8:54 pm
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