Another seat saving hassle and why I hate flying WN
Mar 1, 2016, 8:22 pm
#602
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Technically the GA is correct. Boarding position isn't always just about the seat. You are guaranteed a seat whether you board first or last. You may or may not have somewhere to stow your carry on depending when you board.
Mar 1, 2016, 11:54 pm
#603
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The first lady saved overhead bin for the second lady...so, effectively second lady boarded early.
Mar 2, 2016, 6:53 am
#604
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I completely disagree with the bold statement. I've been on flights that were overbooked, and the GA allowed everyone to board, leaving a person or two wandering the aisle with no seats available. They were asked to leave the flight. Although rare, I wouldn't always count on a seat if boarding last. And to answer the obvious question, no there did not seem to be any non-revs on the flight.
Mar 2, 2016, 8:25 am
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I completely disagree with the bold statement. I've been on flights that were overbooked, and the GA allowed everyone to board, leaving a person or two wandering the aisle with no seats available. They were asked to leave the flight. Although rare, I wouldn't always count on a seat if boarding last. And to answer the obvious question, no there did not seem to be any non-revs on the flight.
Mar 2, 2016, 8:31 am
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From the description, I would assume that WN handled it like musical chairs, with whoever didn't have a seat getting the IDB. I guess the lesson to be learned here is that if you're boarding very late, don't pass up an empty seat no matter how undesirable in the hope of finding a better seat farther back.
Mar 2, 2016, 2:57 pm
#607
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From the description, I would assume that WN handled it like musical chairs, with whoever didn't have a seat getting the IDB. I guess the lesson to be learned here is that if you're boarding very late, don't pass up an empty seat no matter how undesirable in the hope of finding a better seat farther back.
Mar 2, 2016, 3:56 pm
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From the description, I would assume that WN handled it like musical chairs, with whoever didn't have a seat getting the IDB. I guess the lesson to be learned here is that if you're boarding very late, don't pass up an empty seat no matter how undesirable in the hope of finding a better seat farther back.
Mar 2, 2016, 8:39 pm
#609
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I completely disagree with the bold statement. I've been on flights that were overbooked, and the GA allowed everyone to board, leaving a person or two wandering the aisle with no seats available. They were asked to leave the flight. Although rare, I wouldn't always count on a seat if boarding last. And to answer the obvious question, no there did not seem to be any non-revs on the flight.
Mar 3, 2016, 10:14 am
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I'm going to guess that it wasn't so much she saved overhead space as the space she was guarding wasn't needed. If it was needed before her friend boarded I would be willing to bet that her attempt would have been thwarted. Either way, she played within the rules and apparently no one challenged her.
Maybe bin saving should be spun off to it's own thread.
