More seat swapping/poaching fun!
Oct 21, 2018, 9:34 pm
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About 10 years ago I was asked by a NRSA to swap seats with him, since his wife was cleared at the gate and had the seat next to me. I politely told him that I had a personal preference with seat 4A (I usually selected it in advance when most of the cabin was still empty) and he told me that he had a personal preference to not allow strangers to seat next to his wife. I let him deal with it and ask whoever was sitting next to him to swap seats.
Oct 21, 2018, 10:04 pm
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About 10 years ago I was asked by a NRSA to swap seats with him, since his wife was cleared at the gate and had the seat next to me. I politely told him that I had a personal preference with seat 4A (I usually selected it in advance when most of the cabin was still empty) and he told me that he had a personal preference to not allow strangers to seat next to his wife. I let him deal with it and ask whoever was sitting next to him to swap seats.
Oct 21, 2018, 11:01 pm
#243
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Wait... So your complaint is over people asking OTHER people to switch?
This sounds like an objection to the response rather than an objection to the behavior itself.
Are you saying that you don’t want to be asked at all (unrealistic) or that you don’t want a rude response when you decline?
This looks like the true nature of the complaint. Is it that since you think it’s “not the end of the world,” they shouldn’t ask at all?
Just say “I’m not interested” and take all the extra energy out of it.[/left]
The asking is happening too frequently and the ones that ask usually have entitlement issues and are rude when you say no!
If the most important thing is to sit together then this should be taken care of at the time of booking the flight.
The couples who can’t handle being apart on a flight for a couple hours should solve their problem with Delta.
Delta sold them their tickets not me and I do not wish to be placed in the middle of their problems.
If the most important thing is to sit together then this should be taken care of at the time of booking the flight.
The couples who can’t handle being apart on a flight for a couple hours should solve their problem with Delta.
Delta sold them their tickets not me and I do not wish to be placed in the middle of their problems.
Oct 21, 2018, 11:14 pm
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So you intentially take the aisle and window seat hoping the middle seat is empty since it is the most undesirable seat on the plane and the last to sell.
I think you are most likely using the free economy comfort companion upgrade option for your wife booking way in advance to get the best prices and the best seats in coach
And of course this isn’t taking advantage of Delta trying to give your companion the same benefits you have?
So when someone books at the last minute and only middle seats are available he either books another flight on Delta, buys off another airline to get a more comfortable seat, or takes the middle seat and should be thrilled that you and your wife are so generous to offer to switch seats with him
I think you are most likely using the free economy comfort companion upgrade option for your wife booking way in advance to get the best prices and the best seats in coach
And of course this isn’t taking advantage of Delta trying to give your companion the same benefits you have?
So when someone books at the last minute and only middle seats are available he either books another flight on Delta, buys off another airline to get a more comfortable seat, or takes the middle seat and should be thrilled that you and your wife are so generous to offer to switch seats with him
Oct 22, 2018, 6:59 am
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So you intentially take the aisle and window seat hoping the middle seat is empty since it is the most undesirable seat on the plane and the last to sell.
I think you are most likely using the free economy comfort companion upgrade option for your wife booking way in advance to get the best prices and the best seats in coach
I think you are most likely using the free economy comfort companion upgrade option for your wife booking way in advance to get the best prices and the best seats in coach
You don't have to accept.
Oct 22, 2018, 7:08 am
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They also pay with non-refundability. If you want the same seats you can buy earlier too, whether refundable or not.
It's taking advantage of a published benefit
Enjoy the other airlines. UA allows 1 companion in E+ at booking for Gold and 8 companions at booking for Platinum and 1K. AA I believe allows 1 companion in MCE for AA Gold (equivalent of DL Silver) and 8 companions starting with AA Plat (equivalent of DL Gold).
You don't have to accept.
It's taking advantage of a published benefit
Enjoy the other airlines. UA allows 1 companion in E+ at booking for Gold and 8 companions at booking for Platinum and 1K. AA I believe allows 1 companion in MCE for AA Gold (equivalent of DL Silver) and 8 companions starting with AA Plat (equivalent of DL Gold).
You don't have to accept.
So are you trying to say Delta’s published benefit is for the diamond or platinum customer to take the aisle and window seat leaving the middle seat open which is the last seat to sell is encouraged by Delta?
When you call the diamond desk does the agent suggest that you book the aisle and window seat so later you can do a favor for the person sitting in the middle seat?
And of course Delta wants when the flight is full for customers to disrupt each other for better seats?
When you call the diamond desk does the agent suggest that you book the aisle and window seat so later you can do a favor for the person sitting in the middle seat?
And of course Delta wants when the flight is full for customers to disrupt each other for better seats?
Oct 22, 2018, 7:15 am
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So are you trying to say Delta’s published benefit is for the diamond or platinum customer to take the aisle and window seat leaving the middle seat open which is the last seat to sell is encouraged by Delta?
When you call the diamond desk does the agent suggest that you book the aisle and window seat so later you can do a favor for the person sitting in the middle seat?
And of course Delta wants when the flight is full for customers to disrupt each other for better seats?
When you call the diamond desk does the agent suggest that you book the aisle and window seat so later you can do a favor for the person sitting in the middle seat?
And of course Delta wants when the flight is full for customers to disrupt each other for better seats?
Oct 22, 2018, 8:49 am
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How is this any different than a solo traveler taking the aisle seat and then another solo traveler coming along and selecting the window seat in that row??? Would you be offended that these two selfish jerks left the middle seat open?
Are you suggesting that delta should somehow force people to book adjacent seats?
Oct 22, 2018, 9:13 am
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Oct 22, 2018, 9:20 am
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So are you trying to say Delta’s published benefit is for the diamond or platinum customer to take the aisle and window seat leaving the middle seat open which is the last seat to sell is encouraged by Delta?
When you call the diamond desk does the agent suggest that you book the aisle and window seat so later you can do a favor for the person sitting in the middle seat?
And of course Delta wants when the flight is full for customers to disrupt each other for better seats?
When you call the diamond desk does the agent suggest that you book the aisle and window seat so later you can do a favor for the person sitting in the middle seat?
And of course Delta wants when the flight is full for customers to disrupt each other for better seats?
Sounds like you’re just bitter because someone booked the better seats before you did.
Oct 22, 2018, 9:28 am
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Oct 22, 2018, 9:42 am
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Oct 22, 2018, 10:22 am
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what are you even talking about? People who are entitled to select a seat can ... select a seat. Some people can only select "normal" seats, some elites get access to "preferred" seats. If you pay for seat selection or have access to it by virtue of your elite status, then selecting a seat is what you get to do.
How is this any different than a solo traveler taking the aisle seat and then another solo traveler coming along and selecting the window seat in that row??? Would you be offended that these two selfish jerks left the middle seat open?
Are you suggesting that delta should somehow force people to book adjacent seats?
How is this any different than a solo traveler taking the aisle seat and then another solo traveler coming along and selecting the window seat in that row??? Would you be offended that these two selfish jerks left the middle seat open?
Are you suggesting that delta should somehow force people to book adjacent seats?
Next time if you read my full comments it might help you understand!
IBecause the couple getting over a flawed system is delibertly selecting an aisle and window to try to take the entire row then if the middle seat is taken they think they are doing the person a favor by offering to switch seats
This is what I wrote that you missed:
When you call the diamond desk does the agent suggest that you book the aisle and window seat so later you can do a favor for the person sitting in the middle seat?
And of course Delta wants when the flight is full for customers to disrupt each other for better seats?
IBecause the couple getting over a flawed system is delibertly selecting an aisle and window to try to take the entire row then if the middle seat is taken they think they are doing the person a favor by offering to switch seats
This is what I wrote that you missed:
When you call the diamond desk does the agent suggest that you book the aisle and window seat so later you can do a favor for the person sitting in the middle seat?
And of course Delta wants when the flight is full for customers to disrupt each other for better seats?
Oct 22, 2018, 10:47 am
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Again, how is this any different from me as a solo traveler seeing a row with an occupied aisle and empty middle/window, booking the window seat and hoping the middle stays empty? Am I "disrupting" other customers?
Oct 22, 2018, 10:49 am
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This is what I wrote that you missed:
When you call the diamond desk does the agent suggest that you book the aisle and window seat so later you can do a favor for the person sitting in the middle seat?
And of course Delta wants when the flight is full for customers to disrupt each other for better seats?