Tongue in cheek rant: Someone took a seat in a row I previously had to myself
Nov 3, 2022, 11:57 am
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Tongue in cheek rant: Someone took a seat in a row I previously had to myself
I’m on AA 1669 MSY-DCA right now, seated in 9D, as my upgrade did not clear even though I was #1.
The passenger who was assigned 9F either no-showed or changed seats, giving me the whole row to myself, as 9E was always vacant.
Just as the door closed, the FA announced to row 10, which was full, that someone could move to row 9 if they wanted more space. And now I have some guy sitting next to me (although fortunately 9E is still empty).
Who should I complain to?
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(For those who read entire posts, please know that I’m kidding. While I’d prefer the row to myself, I do know that I’m entitled to my seat and nothing else. But still I suspect that some FTers would be riled up by this!)
The passenger who was assigned 9F either no-showed or changed seats, giving me the whole row to myself, as 9E was always vacant.
Just as the door closed, the FA announced to row 10, which was full, that someone could move to row 9 if they wanted more space. And now I have some guy sitting next to me (although fortunately 9E is still empty).
Who should I complain to?
* * *
(For those who read entire posts, please know that I’m kidding. While I’d prefer the row to myself, I do know that I’m entitled to my seat and nothing else. But still I suspect that some FTers would be riled up by this!)
Nov 3, 2022, 12:29 pm
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I’m on AA 1669 MSY-DCA right now, seated in 9D, as my upgrade did not clear even though I was #1.
The passenger who was assigned 9F either no-showed or changed seats, giving me the whole row to myself, as 9E was always vacant.
Just as the door closed, the FA announced to row 10, which was full, that someone could move to row 9 if they wanted more space. And now I have some guy sitting next to me (although fortunately 9E is still empty).
Who should I complain to?
* * *
The passenger who was assigned 9F either no-showed or changed seats, giving me the whole row to myself, as 9E was always vacant.
Just as the door closed, the FA announced to row 10, which was full, that someone could move to row 9 if they wanted more space. And now I have some guy sitting next to me (although fortunately 9E is still empty).
Who should I complain to?
* * *
Nov 3, 2022, 2:09 pm
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As much as I’m tempted, I won’t start a new thread for this question:
Why is it so important for them to be the first to welcome us to our destination? It’s nice that they want to welcome us, but is it a competition be the first?!?!
Why is it so important for them to be the first to welcome us to our destination? It’s nice that they want to welcome us, but is it a competition be the first?!?!
Nov 3, 2022, 4:18 pm
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IIRC, the wording is "let me be the first...". They're seeking your permission, because really a local should be the first to welcome you, but alas, you'll have to settle for an FA.
Nov 3, 2022, 4:54 pm
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Nov 3, 2022, 5:33 pm
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Nov 3, 2022, 6:08 pm
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Nov 3, 2022, 6:23 pm
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Nov 3, 2022, 7:11 pm
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While technically not a separate cabin, I think this is a valid argument. I've had American protect MCE seats in the past and back in 2021 when flying JFK-ATH MCE was maybe 50-70% full while the back was probably 90-100% full and the FAs stopped people from "self upgrading." Worked out well for me as someone with a row to myself in MCE. Same experience on Air Canada Rouge a few years back.
Nov 3, 2022, 8:25 pm
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I think someone who paid for Main Cabin Extra has a legitimate complaint that he or she had to share a row with you, who didn’t pay for MCE, since that devalued the MCE prestige.
Not to mention a really interesting interaction with a passenger wanting her children in better seats closer to her. I'll save that for a thread on topic.