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Old Jul 10, 2025 | 2:48 pm
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Lovethecabin
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Originally Posted by coltoriver
yea bro they def do that lol. even if the flight's half empty, basic econ flyers still get scattered unless u get lucky. they tryna make it uncomfortable so next time u pay up for main cabin. seen it happen a bunch, especially with families or couples. only way around it is check in early or ask gate agent real nice… sometimes they’ll help u out if the plane ain’t full.
This is a time when arriving early for the flight and kissing the check-in persons you know what may pay off. Over the years, I have encountered employees that were veyr accomodating to us. Avoid givomg any impression that your economy seating is their problem to solve. Not implying you would but I see amazingly poor approaches to airline staff as I am standing in lines.

How many children and adults? Start with asking for asking if one adult can be seated with the kid(s)
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