Armrest Question
Dec 10, 2007 | 8:54 pm
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Dec 10, 2007 | 10:14 pm
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If you look at the aircraft accessibility page on the CO website, you can actually find directions for locating the armrest release on the different types of seats CO uses, along with descriptions of which seats are on which equipment. The individual seat maps also have information on which rows have non-movable aisle armrests.
Dec 11, 2007 | 9:06 am
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Like many things that folks seem to think, that we just don't notice...it's rather that we do not want the fight that may ensue when asking folks to comply with certain things.
Dec 11, 2007 | 10:16 am
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I'm not sure why the armrest needs to be up for taxi/takeoff/landing - there doesn't to be a legitimate reason, except perhaps if the changing G forces caused it to snap down suddenly - but so what?
Anyway, every announcement on AS includes the requirement to "lower aisle armrests".
Rules aside, the attitude of this FA begs for a message to customer care.
Anyway, every announcement on AS includes the requirement to "lower aisle armrests".
Rules aside, the attitude of this FA begs for a message to customer care.
Dec 11, 2007 | 10:30 am
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My guess is that it has to do more with FA's not wanting their carts or other passengers to constantly bumping overweight American fliers who start spilling out into the rows once all of the aisle armrests go up. I'm not sure why CO bought seats that do this. There also may be times when someone needs to move quickly up the row for safety sakes and people not using the armrest would be in the way.
That said, I have no idea why you would want to put up that arm rest and how that would lead to a move comfortable flight.
That said, I have no idea why you would want to put up that arm rest and how that would lead to a move comfortable flight.
Dec 11, 2007 | 10:45 am
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Dec 11, 2007 | 10:51 am
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My guess is that it has to do more with FA's not wanting their carts or other passengers to constantly bumping overweight American fliers who start spilling out into the rows once all of the aisle armrests go up. I'm not sure why CO bought seats that do this. There also may be times when someone needs to move quickly up the row for safety sakes and people not using the armrest would be in the way.
That said, I have no idea why you would want to put up that arm rest and how that would lead to a move comfortable flight.
That said, I have no idea why you would want to put up that arm rest and how that would lead to a move comfortable flight.
It also is easier to get out of your seat when the armrest is up. You can swing your legs into the aisle and stand up without holding onto the seat in front of you.
Dec 11, 2007 | 11:06 am
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I am thankful the armrests go up...makes it so much more comfortable. No, I don't need a seatbelt extender...but yes, I do spill out in the aisle with my legs, shoulders, and hips and having the arm rest down does not stop me getting bumped into.
Dec 11, 2007 | 1:31 pm
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Arm rests up or down, please do try to keep body parts out of the aisle, feet ESPECIALLY. I'd hate to roll a 300 pound cart over your little toe. We can't always see in the aisle due to lighting, what we're carrying or pulling the cart backward. I know the seats are narrow but the aisles are even narrower; crew and PAX alike need them to be clear so no one gets hurt. I don't know how many times I've almost eaten doo-doo tripping on feet.
I'm WELL above average height and, while it's not as comfortable as splaying my legs in the aisle, I manage to keep all parts out of the way - so I know it can be done.
I'm WELL above average height and, while it's not as comfortable as splaying my legs in the aisle, I manage to keep all parts out of the way - so I know it can be done.