New passenger put between us
Apr 12, 2015, 5:35 am
#16
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As far as coach, I think you might be correct, however, they do skip the "B" seats in First Class on the CRJ900 where you have a single seat (A) on one side and two seats (C&D) on the other side.
Apr 12, 2015, 6:46 am
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Really?
My wife and I always book 2 adjacent aisle seats eg C and D seats with aisle in between. We both get easy access to the aisle, leg room and elbow room!
And we do this on domestic and international flights.
My wife and I always book 2 adjacent aisle seats eg C and D seats with aisle in between. We both get easy access to the aisle, leg room and elbow room!
And we do this on domestic and international flights.
Apr 12, 2015, 7:32 am
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Mrs. Mahohmei and I have booked DL837 from ATL to HNL, then DL836 from HNL to ATL. When we made the bookings, both flights' W/Y cabins were 2-4-2, so we booked A and C.
DL has changed these planes to 3-4-3, and put a surprise passenger between us in the previously-nonexistent seat B. From HNL to ATL, I was able to change our seats to B and C from HNL to ATL, so we're seated together on that flight.
DL has changed these planes to 3-4-3, and put a surprise passenger between us in the previously-nonexistent seat B. From HNL to ATL, I was able to change our seats to B and C from HNL to ATL, so we're seated together on that flight.
Secondly, as others have mentioned, even though there was an equipment swap, Delta maintained your original seat assignments. This is exactly what they should've done so there is absolutely no reason for a rant. In fact, Delta did you a favor with the swap since you are sitting closer to your wife now that you aren't separated by an aisle.
Lastly, all you need to do is call Delta and they should have no problem swapping the middle seat passenger so you and your wife can sit together. If that fails, ask the GA at the gate or ask the middle seater once you board. They will definitely switch with you.
If all else fails, be happy that you are able to take a trip with your wife to Hawaii, on a 747-400 no less
Apr 12, 2015, 7:57 am
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Apr 12, 2015, 8:00 am
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Apr 12, 2015, 8:09 am
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I don't like climbing over one person, let alone 2. But I'm especially thinking of the exit row where some of the planes have a bulge in the door where the emergency exit slide is stored, and it makes it hard to stretch out my legs when in the window seat. If it's a regular row and I can lean against the wall to sleep then maybe, and if it's the nice bulkheads with lots of leg room so I don't have to climb over people and no exit row door then absolutely I'd take the window. But I figure they want to sit together, so I have the negotiating power. If they refuse I'm still in the middle and no worse off than I was, whereas if they want to get what they want they'll have to make a concession. @:-)
Apr 12, 2015, 8:19 am
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I really try not to bash OP's, but this one is a little crazy. What would you do if you encountered a real problem? Something tells me OP will never be happy regardless.
Not letting you select a J seat with a Y ticket? The madness!
Not letting you select a J seat with a Y ticket? The madness!
Apr 12, 2015, 8:25 am
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I am glad that Delta did not put an old passenger between the OP and his wife.
Apr 12, 2015, 8:30 am
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I don't like climbing over one person, let alone 2. But I'm especially thinking of the exit row where some of the planes have a bulge in the door where the emergency exit slide is stored, and it makes it hard to stretch out my legs when in the window seat. If it's a regular row and I can lean against the wall to sleep then maybe, and if it's the nice bulkheads with lots of leg room so I don't have to climb over people and no exit row door then absolutely I'd take the window. But I figure they want to sit together, so I have the negotiating power. If they refuse I'm still in the middle and no worse off than I was, whereas if they want to get what they want they'll have to make a concession. @:-)
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Apr 12, 2015, 10:30 am
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I've had this happen to myself and my houseboy a few times and they offered us jump seats in the cockpit as compensation.
Apr 12, 2015, 11:29 am
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Apr 12, 2015, 11:37 am
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Exactly. It's a common tactic in cattle class to book A-C and hope the middle seat remains unfilled. If it fills, simply swap. It's such an obvious gain for the other passenger that I'd be very surprised if you ever had trouble. We have never had trouble with booking A-C and sitting A-B, if B shows up I offer them C. The closest to an objection we've ever had is someone who would have preferred A.
Apr 12, 2015, 11:39 am
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OP is going to be even more upset when they realize that "W" doesn't exist on Delta and they are just in Y with a little more leg room and a snack basket.
Apr 12, 2015, 12:06 pm
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