Bassinet seat policy
Nov 11, 2022, 7:31 am
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I think the logic behind this is that those with children under 2 years old tend not to make last minute bookings, so the 72 hour rule makes sense at that level and rarely causes a problem. I think if you take an AUP or a last minute POUG you do so knowing that you are unlikely to get the bassinet, though ExpertFlyer can help inform you. IRROPs, yes that's not part of the bargain really, there again IRROPs often means a lot of people are going to be outwith their preferred seating. Relocating passengers against their will due to other passengers' requests is a mug's game, see threads passim.
Nov 11, 2022, 8:15 am
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Put like that it's difficult to disagree, but often there are other factors such as the person has a tight connection and wants to get off fast to make it to the next plane / train etc. Some bassinets allow passengers to access the WC without disturbing other passengers and maybe that person has a health condition in this area. So at some stage you're applying value judgements which tends to shades of grey.