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The problem is in how you actually book an exit row/premium seat. It's not an option until check-in 24hrs before the flight. So it's a mad dash to get that exactly 24hrs prior. I've even had to stop presentations at work to attempt to get one. Charge me an extra $300 for it, I'll pay it. Even though it comes out of my own pocket and work won't expense that upgrade. Just give me a chance to do so.
Signing up for an exit row and not being able to handle a 50lb door while seated is outright irresponsible if not criminal. I like the idea of requiring training/certification for that responsibility. Plane Exit Row Seat Is a Responsibility - ABC News
We had no clue it was an exit row. United was glad to take our money for the "extra legroom" and their microscopic diagram did not indicate it was an exit row. They have no incentive to indicate that in these diagrams, otherwise passengers would think twice about paying more for these seats. The diagram may have changed since then but it didn't show it at the time.
Besides, what's good for the goose is good for the gander. If you feel that short people should not be allowed to sit in seats with extra legroom, I'm sure you have no problem with tall people being forbidden from sitting in economy, even if it means getting bumped onto the next flight
They did ask you though if you were willing and able to perform the duties or they would reseat you right?
I'd gladly take a later flight if it meant getting an exit row or one of the economy+ seats. But if said height requirement was in place it wouldn't be an issue. Have an inseam 36"+ gets priority to the seating then others can fill in.
I feel there's reclining and then there's reclining. Personally, as the one reclining I have no desire to be in someone's lap looking up at their faces. I think it's better if we all try to work together and each other's comfort. Recline some but leave the lap behind alone.
Which airlines have seats in economy class that recline that much? That's right! None do. So, no worries.
They did ask you though if you were willing and able to perform the duties or they would reseat you right?
I'd gladly take a later flight if it meant getting an exit row or one of the economy+ seats. But if said height requirement was in place it wouldn't be an issue. Have an inseam 36"+ gets priority to the seating then others can fill in.
Reseat us on a full flight? And what of the extra $50 we had spent on the seats? Try again. And sorry, being tall doesn't garner you special privileges over us shorties. Tallness isn't a disability and doesn't grant you preboarding privileges, or any other privileges for that matter. If you want to complain about legroom, write a letter to the FAA.
Reseat us on a full flight? And what of the extra $50 we had spent on the seats? Try again. And sorry, being tall doesn't garner you special privileges over us shorties. Tallness isn't a disability and doesn't grant you preboarding privileges, or any other privileges for that matter. If you want to complain about legroom, write a letter to the FAA.
Yes, that's what happens when you answer "no" to being willing and able to perform exit row duties. They switch seats with someone who will. I'm sure they would refund you if you ended up in one by mistake somehow, or swap you with someone in one of the comfort+ seats or whatever airline equivalent for the extra space without the obligation.
You also get asked the question multiple times, at booking, at check-in, at the gate, and when in the seat. To say yes each time while knowing you would not be able to puts your and others' lives at risk. Enforcing that with training/cert or just a more simple honest assessment by attendants would likely solve the problem for tall folks.
This is what my legs look like in a standard economy seat. In this case my short wife was able to sit cross legged in her seat and give me some room to go over. But even then if the seat in front reclined that metal support for the tray table just digs deeper into my knee. When not flying with her or with an empty seat next to me, my knees are up on the tray table itself. Making it impossible for the person in front to recline at all. And the majority of time I am flying solo for work where policy prohibits 1st class even for the CEO. But I gladly spring for the preferred/exit seats when available.
If the seat in front of you reclines - then you recline yours the same amount. Net loss in distance between you and the seat in front: zero inches...
Honestly, people are such crybabies. Everything is "rude" or "offensive" nowadays.
Uh that's great, but I'm 5'10" and reclining my seat back does bumpkus. People just need to have a little courtesy. Recline your seat but don't jam it into my kneecaps in one swift motion. If someone happens to be taller than average, some consideration is really appreciated. Maybe recline just a bit less.
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