We can take any open seat we want to when commuting for work
Jan 9, 2019, 7:59 pm
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We can take any open seat we want to when commuting for work
See below for full story. Not mad but a first from a non rev. FA in uniform just told me on a flight where the seat map and upgrade list didn’t show the seat taken (images to follow).
Despite boarding in premium for my exit row aisle he was already on the plane with bags in the OHB.
Also told whoever he was taking to he will text on final approach so they can head their way to get them. Guess some rules don’t apply.
Best I can tell every other non-rev around me (4 of them in uniform) are accounted for on the seat map.
Despite boarding in premium for my exit row aisle he was already on the plane with bags in the OHB.
Also told whoever he was taking to he will text on final approach so they can head their way to get them. Guess some rules don’t apply.
Best I can tell every other non-rev around me (4 of them in uniform) are accounted for on the seat map.
Last edited by apodo77; Jan 9, 2019 at 8:44 pm
Jan 9, 2019, 8:25 pm
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you post is lacking in clarity and details
Hope you had a good flight
Hope you had a good flight
Jan 9, 2019, 8:44 pm
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As my awesome ultimate Diamond allows me after another non upgraded flight I boarded in Premium zone. Was seated in 27b and 27a has shown open all day long and still does as I am on the plane in the app. As I board I see that someone in a DL FA uniform is in 27a. I say hello and commented I thought I lucked out and had an empty seat next to me. Nothing rude and in a light hearted golly gee woe is me manner. He then made the comment about he can choose whatever seat he wants since he is commuting to work and sorry about my luck.
I didn’t engage further and overheard him on the phone prior to takeoff he will text them on final approach so they can head their way to pick him up.
And now you have the whole story.
Last edited by apodo77; Jan 9, 2019 at 9:07 pm
Jan 9, 2019, 10:12 pm
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The other night I checked in to my room at an Intercontinental and the front desk told me both rooms next to mine were empty. Well later that night I heard a noise next door, so of course I knocked on the door and commented I thought I'd lucked out and had an empty room next to me. Nothing rude and in a light hearted golly gee woe is me manner. The guy then made the comment that he can stay in whatever room he wants and sorry about my luck. I didn't engage further.
Best I can tell other people checked in to rooms not next to mine, but this guy was next to me.
Also he left his room about 8 minutes after check-out time the next morning. I was watching. Guess some rules don't apply.
I also want to point out that I'm not mad and an awesome IHG Spire member.
That is all.
Best I can tell other people checked in to rooms not next to mine, but this guy was next to me.
Also he left his room about 8 minutes after check-out time the next morning. I was watching. Guess some rules don't apply.
I also want to point out that I'm not mad and an awesome IHG Spire member.
That is all.
Jan 10, 2019, 12:05 am
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Confused: Help me out
I'm trying to follow along here; Are you upset that a DL employee took a seat next to you, or are you simply upset that the seat-map & upgrade list didn't reflect 27A being taken when you boarded?
Were you wanting to purchase that seat and were told no?
Were you wanting to purchase that seat and were told no?
Jan 10, 2019, 2:14 am
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ATL-SRQ on an MD 90 (861).
As my awesome ultimate Diamond allows me after another non upgraded flight I boarded in Premium zone. Was seated in 27b and 27a has shown open all day long and still does as I am on the plane in the app. As I board I see that someone in a DL FA uniform is in 27a. I say hello and commented I thought I lucked out and had an empty seat next to me. Nothing rude and in a light hearted golly gee woe is me manner. He then made the comment about he can choose whatever seat he wants since he is commuting to work and sorry about my luck.
I didn’t engage further and overheard him on the phone prior to takeoff he will text them on final approach so they can head their way to pick him up.
And now you have the whole story.
Jan 10, 2019, 5:07 am
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I think the OP is more concerned that DL employees think they can do whatever they want "I can take any seat I want and I will turn my phone on before I am supposed to" and that they told a customer/said those things loud enough to be heard while they were in uniform.
Jan 10, 2019, 5:28 am
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I think the OP is more concerned that DL employees think they can do whatever they want "I can take any seat I want and I will turn my phone on before I am supposed to" and that they told a customer/said those things loud enough to be heard while they were in uniform.
As to the seat selection, seems like a reasonable response to what could have been perceived as whining about not having the adjacent seat free (to be clear, not saying that was the OP's tone/intent).
Jan 10, 2019, 5:41 am
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The commuting FA could also be the one who announces final approach at the first sign of decent 45 minutes before wheels down.
The commuting FA could also have said it in a 'nothing rude and in a light hearted golly gee' manner and the OP misinterpreted the tone.
Where did we leave that random, pathetic complaint thread anyway?!?
Oh, There it is!!
The commuting FA could also have said it in a 'nothing rude and in a light hearted golly gee' manner and the OP misinterpreted the tone.
Where did we leave that random, pathetic complaint thread anyway?!?
Oh, There it is!!
Last edited by tkey75; Jan 10, 2019 at 5:43 am Reason: found the appropriate place for this thread
Jan 10, 2019, 5:47 am
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We're not going to getting a full transcript of the initial verbal exchanges between the OP and employee, nor are we going to know the tone and body language. If one goes looking for a problem, though, he can often find one.
Jan 10, 2019, 6:39 am
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ATL-SRQ on an MD 90 (861).
As my awesome ultimate Diamond allows me after another non upgraded flight I boarded in Premium zone. Was seated in 27b and 27a has shown open all day long and still does as I am on the plane in the app. As I board I see that someone in a DL FA uniform is in 27a. I say hello and commented I thought I lucked out and had an empty seat next to me. Nothing rude and in a light hearted golly gee woe is me manner. He then made the comment about he can choose whatever seat he wants since he is commuting to work and sorry about my luck.
I didn’t engage further and overheard him on the phone prior to takeoff he will text them on final approach so they can head their way to pick him up.
And now you have the whole story.
Are we missing something?