"Sharing" business class seat
#16
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No you wouldn't. I consider it the equivalent of going to the lavatory, except I replaced my husband in the seat. We made sure we were in aisles so not to bother anyone.
I would take the naysayers with a grain of salt. It's allowed whether or not they like it.
As I said, the screaming kid running up & down the aisle in BF is a problem. The kid kicking the back of my seat in BF is a problem. Switching a seat with my husband is a non-issue.
I would take the naysayers with a grain of salt. It's allowed whether or not they like it.
As I said, the screaming kid running up & down the aisle in BF is a problem. The kid kicking the back of my seat in BF is a problem. Switching a seat with my husband is a non-issue.
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No you wouldn't. I consider it the equivalent of going to the lavatory, except I replaced my husband in the seat. We made sure we were in aisles so not to bother anyone.
I would take the naysayers with a grain of salt. It's allowed whether or not they like it.
As I said, the screaming kid running up & down the aisle in BF is a problem. The kid kicking the back of my seat in BF is a problem. Switching a seat with my husband is a non-issue.
I would take the naysayers with a grain of salt. It's allowed whether or not they like it.
As I said, the screaming kid running up & down the aisle in BF is a problem. The kid kicking the back of my seat in BF is a problem. Switching a seat with my husband is a non-issue.
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I would only be annoyed if the seat switchers were in the window seat and climbing over me or making a ruckus when I was trying to sleep. Otherwise, no biggy to me.
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I flew TLV-EWR on Monday. In the second BusinessFirst cabin there was a family that had some people seated in business and some in coach. They were moving between cabins (not sure of frequency) and twice during the flight the pilot announced that people need to stay in their assigned cabin due to FAA (I think that was it) regulations.
#21
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You assume the complaint is from business class passengers. @:-)
Cabin switching is trouble if you're sitting in coach and your neighbor is constantly getting up around and over you, bumping the aisle, getting in the way of people's bathroom trips. I've seen it happen, never seen a flight crew or neighbor that was pleased with it; although each time it involved two kids.
In BF, you have a drink, put an eyeshade on, go into recline, pull the hood over, and sleep through a mid-air collision. Doesn't matter what your neighbor does.
Cabin switching is trouble if you're sitting in coach and your neighbor is constantly getting up around and over you, bumping the aisle, getting in the way of people's bathroom trips. I've seen it happen, never seen a flight crew or neighbor that was pleased with it; although each time it involved two kids.
In BF, you have a drink, put an eyeshade on, go into recline, pull the hood over, and sleep through a mid-air collision. Doesn't matter what your neighbor does.
#22
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If the "switchers" are on an aisle seat and quietly swap seats without moving carry-on bags, I don't see how changing seats could be considered annoying. Unless they announce to the BF cabin "Hey folks, we're switching over here!" I doubt few would take note. Sounds like a bunch of silly snobbery to me.
I wouldn't be surprised if, after telling the FA that you're giving up your BF seat to your pregnant wife, the FA let you occupy an empty BF seat (if available) for awhile.
I wouldn't be surprised if, after telling the FA that you're giving up your BF seat to your pregnant wife, the FA let you occupy an empty BF seat (if available) for awhile.
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::does double take:: You can't take care of your own kids? Your wife is pregnant. Let her take the BF seat & you switch seats with the kids in coach.
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I think those who suggest that the OP is a "cheapskate" for not buying a J ticket for his wife are callously out of touch with reality. The fact of the matter is that the price of most J tickets is impossibly expensive for the vast majority of people, exceeding multiple mortgage payments for a typical middle-class family. Heck, just being able to afford discounted TATL tickets in Y is a stretch--or impossibility--for lots and lots of families.
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I think those who suggest that the OP is a "cheapskate" for not buying a J ticket for his wife are callously out of touch with reality. The fact of the matter is that the price of most J tickets is impossibly expensive for the vast majority of people, exceeding multiple mortgage payments for a typical middle-class family. Heck, just being able to afford discounted TATL tickets in Y is a stretch--or impossibility--for lots and lots of families.
Unless it is specifically forbidden by the FAs, really, who cares if other BF pax find someone switching a seat incosiderate. I can get on a higher horse here, and say, if you want privacy, how about taking a private jet, otherwise, youre still in a public place and have absolutely no control over what others may do (unless not allowed by the crew)
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That said, the rule on inbound international flights has been the same since late December, 2003. TSA requires that flight crews tell you to stay in your own cabin. For 3.5 years now.
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By allowing two pax to purchase/upgrade into one BF seat and swap (once or repeatedly), they're missing out on the potential for two seat purchases/upgrades. So I can understand why CO might be inclined to disallow it.
Are you being facetious??? It's now "inconsiderate" to get up out of your seat?!? I could go so many places with this, but I won't.
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interesting. well, why is american now allowing coach passengers to use the first class lav? they changed about two months ago. how are they getting away with it?
#29
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To the OP, if you can snag an aisle seat then I'd welcome you and your wife next to me any day!
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Ever the paranoid airline, AA expanded upon the federal rules and prohibited cabin crossing on all flights, domestic or international, inbound or outbound.
The change in policy to which you refer is detailed in this thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=665531
TSA still requires the announcement on inbound international flights. Period.
TSA never required the announcement on domestic flights or outbound international flights. Just inbound international flights. AA is not allowing the use of forward cabin lavs on inbound international flights.