Under seat Storage In F
Jan 17, 2019, 3:33 pm
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Under seat Storage In F
so In F where there are 3 “cubbies” for floor storage. Window one is small, then metal bar for seat, middle is largest, metal bar, aisle seat is bigger then window seat one does one person get the right to 2 of the under seat spaces? (Especially since the window seat one can fit a purse at best)
i feel like aisle gets aisle and window should get middle but curious of thoughts?
i feel like aisle gets aisle and window should get middle but curious of thoughts?
Jan 17, 2019, 3:37 pm
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I view the middle space as shared between the two passengers. Even if the other person doesn't have anything, he/she is entitled to half of the shared space to use as legroom.
Jan 17, 2019, 3:39 pm
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Jan 17, 2019, 3:40 pm
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And before folks say “what’s the most pathetic thing you can complain about” or just tell them to move etc. I came here to ask what the etiquette was. For such a short flight you have to pick your battles.
Jan 17, 2019, 3:55 pm
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If a passenger has two carry on bags, normally one of them would be expected to fly in the overhead bin. If there isn't any bin space (perhaps because the seatmate put two or more items into the bin???), then one would hope that people would be reasonably cooperative.
Jan 17, 2019, 4:35 pm
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If a passenger has two carry on bags, normally one of them would be expected to fly in the overhead bin. If there isn't any bin space (perhaps because the seatmate put two or more items into the bin???), then one would hope that people would be reasonably cooperative.
Jan 17, 2019, 4:56 pm
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This situation gets my goat. I've arrived in my F aisle seat before only to see my seated window passenger already have his briefcase stuffed into the middle cube, while his cube where his feet go was empty.
Rude eff....but like someone said pick your battles and I just rolled my eyes at him.
Rude eff....but like someone said pick your battles and I just rolled my eyes at him.
Jan 17, 2019, 5:43 pm
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There are a few different arrangement I recall seeing. In one it’s pretty obviously a shared space since the middle section is about half the total and double either end size. But IIRC there’s also an arrangement where the aisle seat has perhaps 45% before a divider, then the middle is a little smaller, then there’s another divider and a very small window seat area. In that case I just give the whole thing to the window seat passenger.
Jan 17, 2019, 6:06 pm
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Also, the aisle seat has direct access to the overhead bin during flight. Window flier could put one in the middle cubby and one overhead, and aisle seat occupant could put both items overhead, and both passengers would still have full legroom in front of them.
If I had the window and was waiting for my seatmate to board, I would leave my underseat bag on the aisle floor in front of the middle cubby, then kindly ask if he/she needed to use the middle space before sliding mine into there. If they say they are using it
, then I would get up slowly and deliberately move that bag from the floor into the overhead bin. Then as soon as the seat belt sign goes off, climb over him/her to retrieve it.
If I had the window and was waiting for my seatmate to board, I would leave my underseat bag on the aisle floor in front of the middle cubby, then kindly ask if he/she needed to use the middle space before sliding mine into there. If they say they are using it
, then I would get up slowly and deliberately move that bag from the floor into the overhead bin. Then as soon as the seat belt sign goes off, climb over him/her to retrieve it.
Jan 17, 2019, 6:11 pm
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This situation gets my goat. I've arrived in my F aisle seat before only to see my seated window passenger already have his briefcase stuffed into the middle cube, while his cube where his feet go was empty.
Rude eff....but like someone said pick your battles and I just rolled my eyes at him.
Rude eff....but like someone said pick your battles and I just rolled my eyes at him.
Just take off your shoes and socks and rest your tired feet on it :-)
Jan 17, 2019, 6:16 pm
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The answer to your question is that neither passenger has the right to any or all of the space. If there is a dispute which you cannot resolve, bring it to a FA's attention.
As to etiquette, don't expect any. Hopefully your shoes are muddy and wet and there's no better place to dry them out than on a nice leather case.
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This situation gets my goat. I've arrived in my F aisle seat before only to see my seated window passenger already have his briefcase stuffed into the middle cube, while his cube where his feet go was empty.
Rude eff....but like someone said pick your battles and I just rolled my eyes at him.
Rude eff....but like someone said pick your battles and I just rolled my eyes at him.
Unbeknownst to me on particular aircraft, my laptop bag doesn't fit in the window "cube" I tried, multiple angles, and no luck. Wanting to use my laptop and other items stored within during the flight and not have to disturb the aisle passenger to get it I opted for the middle "cube". The aisle "cube" has more space it seemed without the curve of the hull to restrict the space, and aisle passenger can access overhead space without bothering anyone. So the question is would you rather be interrupted a few times for overhead bag access or lose out on the middle cube? I thought I was being courteous to keep interruptions to a minimum. Perhaps it would serve you well to give people the benefit of the doubt before you call people rude, roll your eyes and let it get your goat. I mean it is first class, there is a decent amount of space to share without harming any goats.
Jan 17, 2019, 7:03 pm
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Just a thought...
Unbeknownst to me on particular aircraft, my laptop bag doesn't fit in the window "cube" I tried, multiple angles, and no luck. Wanting to use my laptop and other items stored within during the flight and not have to disturb the aisle passenger to get it I opted for the middle "cube". The aisle "cube" has more space it seemed without the curve of the hull to restrict the space, and aisle passenger can access overhead space without bothering anyone. So the question is would you rather be interrupted a few times for overhead bag access or lose out on the middle cube? I thought I was being courteous to keep interruptions to a minimum. Perhaps it would serve you well to give people the benefit of the doubt before you call people rude, roll your eyes and let it get your goat. I mean it is first class, there is a decent amount of space to share without harming any goats.
Unbeknownst to me on particular aircraft, my laptop bag doesn't fit in the window "cube" I tried, multiple angles, and no luck. Wanting to use my laptop and other items stored within during the flight and not have to disturb the aisle passenger to get it I opted for the middle "cube". The aisle "cube" has more space it seemed without the curve of the hull to restrict the space, and aisle passenger can access overhead space without bothering anyone. So the question is would you rather be interrupted a few times for overhead bag access or lose out on the middle cube? I thought I was being courteous to keep interruptions to a minimum. Perhaps it would serve you well to give people the benefit of the doubt before you call people rude, roll your eyes and let it get your goat. I mean it is first class, there is a decent amount of space to share without harming any goats.
Jan 17, 2019, 7:46 pm
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There could be many situations in which waiting for your seatmate to show up to ask permission on what is arguably no man's land is not reasonable. What, are we going to shuffle carry on baggage and hold up boarding while inconveniencing the rest of the passengers?
I get that asking, if possible is the best scenario, but I think you missed my point. Which was maybe their motivation was not actually rude, regardless of your arbitrary judgement of complete rudeness on their part. Plus all that aside, it is sad that we repay rudeness with rudeness.
