"Sharing" a BF seat
Feb 14, 2006 | 3:00 pm
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Originally Posted by Don'tGoThere
Oh yeah, we would never think that the customer was trying to pull the wool over our eyes.
an airline employee, probably a FA, with a major axe to grind.
'nuff said.
Feb 14, 2006 | 3:09 pm
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Originally Posted by BigPoppaCO
Theoretically, how would me switching seats with my wife midway through the flight affect the integrity of the FC cabin?
While the OP doesn't plan on doing that; imho it just leads to a bigger can of worms for the f/a's to deal with.
I hope they get cleared on the upgrade list.
Feb 14, 2006 | 3:17 pm
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Originally Posted by Mary2e
AHAHAHAHA
an airline employee, probably a FA, with a major axe to grind.
'nuff said.
an airline employee, probably a FA, with a major axe to grind.
'nuff said.
No axe to grind...just over 20 years of hearing, "Opps, sorry, we are Platinum(or similar level) and yet didn't know this wasn't permitted."
Honestly, I'm not claiming to be the world's greatest f/a, but I am damn good and most of the customers that encounter me on the plane are very happy with the service I provide. Yet, because of possible corporate action against what an employee posts on threads like these, you will never be able really know that for a fact.
Feb 14, 2006 | 3:26 pm
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Well, have you considered, based upon what is typed here, that no one was/is trying to take advantage? Why would a plat, or anyone else, really care if my husband gets up, leaves the cabin, and I take his place? We both took aisle seats specifically not to bother anyone with our movements.
If they DO care, I maintain it's their problem, not that of the FA or CO.
Several people have agreed... switching seats should be no big deal.
If they DO care, I maintain it's their problem, not that of the FA or CO.
Several people have agreed... switching seats should be no big deal.
Feb 14, 2006 | 3:26 pm
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Off the topic slightly...
I was on a flt in FC recently - LAS-EWR? - and the guy in bulkhead aisle had his girlfriend (from coach) sitting on the armrest and his lap watching the movie for about 25 minutes twice during the flight.
I'm pretty easy going but that didn't seem right.
I was on a flt in FC recently - LAS-EWR? - and the guy in bulkhead aisle had his girlfriend (from coach) sitting on the armrest and his lap watching the movie for about 25 minutes twice during the flight.
I'm pretty easy going but that didn't seem right.
Feb 14, 2006 | 3:30 pm
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Originally Posted by Don'tGoThere
No axe to grind...just over 20 years of hearing, "Opps, sorry, we are Platinum(or similar level) and yet didn't know this wasn't permitted."....
How do you feel about a BF pax sharing their meal or sundae with their companion in coach? If I decided to walk my sundae back to my coach friend, would you object? I am just curious. I did this on some DL flights years ago (my friend and I didn't switch seats inflight, we just took turns riding the whole trip) - usually never had a problem, but one FA gave me a hard time so I retorted it was my darn sundae and I would do what I pleased with it. I honestly felt FAs had more important things to do than intercept inter-cabin food transfers.
Feb 14, 2006 | 3:35 pm
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Originally Posted by Mary2e
Well, have you considered, based upon what is typed here, that no one was/is trying to take advantage? Why would a plat, or anyone else, really care if my husband gets up, leaves the cabin, and I take his place? We both took aisle seats specifically not to bother anyone with our movements.
If they DO care, I maintain it's their problem, not that of the FA or CO.
Several people have agreed... switching seats should be no big deal.
If they DO care, I maintain it's their problem, not that of the FA or CO.
Several people have agreed... switching seats should be no big deal.
Feb 14, 2006 | 3:38 pm
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Originally Posted by Don'tGoThere
Oh yeah, we would never think that the customer was trying to pull the wool over our eyes.
Feb 14, 2006 | 3:43 pm
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Originally Posted by bocastephen
Would it be OK if the OP made the switch after the meal service was completed and did not request any free alcohol?
How do you feel about a BF pax sharing their meal or sundae with their companion in coach? If I decided to walk my sundae back to my coach friend, would you object? I am just curious. I did this on some DL flights years ago (my friend and I didn't switch seats inflight, we just took turns riding the whole trip) - usually never had a problem, but one FA gave me a hard time so I retorted it was my darn sundae and I would do what I pleased with it. I honestly felt FAs had more important things to do than intercept inter-cabin food transfers.
How do you feel about a BF pax sharing their meal or sundae with their companion in coach? If I decided to walk my sundae back to my coach friend, would you object? I am just curious. I did this on some DL flights years ago (my friend and I didn't switch seats inflight, we just took turns riding the whole trip) - usually never had a problem, but one FA gave me a hard time so I retorted it was my darn sundae and I would do what I pleased with it. I honestly felt FAs had more important things to do than intercept inter-cabin food transfers.
Again, I hope Mary2e gets her husband up front, but I do think some people (both crew and customers)might have a problem with switching of seats.
Feb 14, 2006 | 3:45 pm
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Originally Posted by nd_eric_77
what is the major cost to you (or CO or "the integrity of the BF product") if a BF pax willingly (and gladly) makes a mid-flight seat-swap with a Y pax?
I guess you are right...there really isn't any value to BF going to Hawaii and therefore, no cost to me or the company.
Feb 14, 2006 | 3:45 pm
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Slightly off topic....my wife and I recently flew EWR to HNL in BF. My in-laws were on the same flight but in Y. While we never contemplated switching seats, during the flight my wife was casually joking with the F/A how her parents were stuck in the back and we were living large up front, etc., etc. A few minutes later the F/A came back with 2 extra sundaes (unsolicited I would add) for us to take back to her parents. This was a very nice gesture, one that we all certainly appreciated.
Feb 14, 2006 | 3:48 pm
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Originally Posted by Russell745
Off the topic slightly...
I was on a flt in FC recently - LAS-EWR? - and the guy in bulkhead aisle had his girlfriend (from coach) sitting on the armrest and his lap watching the movie for about 25 minutes twice during the flight.
I'm pretty easy going but that didn't seem right.
I was on a flt in FC recently - LAS-EWR? - and the guy in bulkhead aisle had his girlfriend (from coach) sitting on the armrest and his lap watching the movie for about 25 minutes twice during the flight.
I'm pretty easy going but that didn't seem right.
Feb 14, 2006 | 3:52 pm
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Originally Posted by west_end_NYC
Slightly off topic....my wife and I recently flew EWR to HNL in BF. My in-laws were on the same flight but in Y. While we never contemplated switching seats, during the flight my wife was casually joking with the F/A how her parents were stuck in the back and we were living large up front, etc., etc. A few minutes later the F/A came back with 2 extra sundaes (unsolicited I would add) for us to take back to her parents. This was a very nice gesture, one that we all certainly appreciated.
The "unsolicited" will usually get us to go that extra mile. If I had been working the flight....I would have done the same (or something similar).
Feb 14, 2006 | 4:32 pm
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This is an interesting post as I faced the same question yesterday when returning from Antigua with my wife. I got the upgrade out of ANU but was unable to get her upfront with me. Yes, I offered her the seat but she graciously declined knowing I would be miserable in her seat (I am 6'4"). I did go back to see if she wanted to switch, but she declined. Now reading after reading this thread I dont know if I would consider it again.
Feb 14, 2006 | 5:32 pm
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Originally Posted by jsmcnabb
Maybe it depends on which FA you get. My wife and I tried this on a HNL flight and the FA said "There will be no musical seats on this plane."
FA's with the above attitude are uninformed, and in my opinion, rude.