Seating

1d ago

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United Gold status so why couldn’t I move to empty Economy Plus seats for free?

I have United Gold status and usually get complimentary Economy Plus seating at booking. Today I had to switch flights last minute. After being rebooked, I was assigned a standard economy seat toward the back of the plane with no outlets or extra comfort. Once I boarded, I...

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1d ago

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First time flying Turkish Airlines, seat assignment and checked baggage concerns?

I’ll be flying Turkish Airlines for the first time next week and had a couple of questions before my trip. We’re flying a long-haul route from the US to Turkey (about 12 hours) and then connecting onward to Italy. 1. Seat assignment / sitting together I’m trying to decide...

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2d ago

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Why are two seat numbers showing for each passenger in my British Airways booking?

This is my first time flying British Airways and I noticed something unusual when checking my booking for myself and my wife. In the booking details, each of us appears to have two seat numbers assigned instead of just one (for example, one passenger showing multiple seat...

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2d ago

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Southwest denied seat change despite empty seats, why?

On a recent flight from Indianapolis to Phoenix with Southwest Airlines, the plane was at least half empty with many open seats. I was seated in a row of three with my wife on one side and another passenger on the other. We were near the front of the main cabin. The passenger...

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3d ago

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Why are front rows in Premium Economy blocked on Qantas QF7 to Dallas?

Flying QF7 from Sydney to Dallas later this year on Qantas Airways in Premium Economy. When we booked (in September 2025), all the front rows were already unavailable for selection. They still appear blocked now. We are traveling with an infant, so ideally we would like the...

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3d ago

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Passenger thanks seatmate for switching after airline changed business class seat assignment

My husband and I booked a Turkish Airlines itinerary from Seattle to Istanbul to Athens, and return, about nine months in advance. We paid extra specifically to sit together in adjacent business class seats (5E and 5F). At check-in, my seat was unexpectedly changed from 5E to...

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4d ago

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Passenger sitting in wrong seat on United flight and refusing to move

This hasn’t happened to me in a while, but on my recent United flight from Newark to San Francisco, I found someone sitting in my assigned aisle seat. When I asked what seat they were supposed to be in, they reluctantly moved to their assigned middle seat. It was not a major...

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4d ago

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Asked to move seats twice on United flight after paying for specific seat

Before boarding, I was called to the gate desk and asked if I would move from my assigned seat in the first row (1E) to the third row so that a couple could sit together in the front. I had specifically selected and paid for that seat in advance, so I declined. I would have...

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9d ago

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what would you have done in this southwest airlines seating situation with an oversized passenger?

I was flying with Southwest Airlines in an aisle seat in a premium area, with an empty middle seat and a teenager by the window. Just before takeoff, a flight attendant brought a passenger from the back and gave her the option between my row or another row nearby. She chose our...

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9d ago

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I paid $80 for a window seat, only for them to switch me to an aisle at the last minute. I’m definitely filing a complaint with Turkish Airlines and requesting a refund. Has this happened to anyone else? What was the outcome?

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12d ago

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Why Doesn’t United Care About Passengers That Don’t Fit

On a flight from United Airlines traveling from Houston (IAH) to Las Vegas (LAS), the aircraft was full. A very large passenger seated in the middle seat immediately raised both armrests and stated that it was the only way he could fit. This left the adjacent passenger in an...

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14d ago

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A rant from a customer of size

I’ve been flying Southwest for over 20 years and usually do everything properly as a “Customer of Size.” I always buy an extra seat in advance and also select specific seating (window and middle in an extra legroom row) to make travel easier due to my medical condition and need...

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14d ago

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qantas vs qatar headrest question

I flew with Qatar Airways from Adelaide to Doha and then to London, and on the long-haul segments I noticed a headrest feature where the sides could be bent inward to support and “hold” your head in place, which made sleeping much easier. I’m now planning a trip to London with...

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15d ago

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Southwest cannot move my wife to sit with family despite available seat

I am traveling with my family on Southwest Airlines using two separate reservations, one booked with points and the other paid. I selected seats for myself and my kids, leaving an adjacent seat still available. When my wife checked in, she was automatically assigned a different...

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16d ago

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Was I wrong to refuse a seat swap in first class?

On a recent flight with American Airlines from Philadelphia to Denver, I was seated in first class in an aisle seat. I prefer aisle seats because I tend to get up frequently during flights. After boarding, a couple asked if I would switch seats so they could sit together in the...

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16d ago

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Frustrated with Constant Seat Swap Requests as a Solo Traveler

Since the changes following COVID-19, especially with airlines charging extra for seat selection, I’ve noticed a big increase in passengers asking to switch seats. As someone who often travels alone, I frequently get approached by people wanting to sit with their partners or...

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17d ago

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Concerns about Qantas new first class seat layout and screen positioning

I recently saw an image of the upcoming first class seat design from Qantas and had a concern about the layout. It looks like the entertainment screen is positioned quite offset from the direction of the seat, which seems like it could be uncomfortable for long-haul flights due...

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17d ago

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Broken seat headrest fixed by passengers after maintenance delay on American Airlines flight

While flying from Philadelphia on a miles-upgraded first-class seat with American Airlines, I discovered my seat headrest was completely broken—loose and barely hanging on. I tried getting a flight attendant’s attention, but the cabin crew was busy and it took several minutes...

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17d ago

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Frustration after being separated on Southwest flight despite paying for seats

I’m just here to vent after a really frustrating experience that’s made me reconsider flying with Southwest Airlines. After being a loyal customer for over seven years, I recently found myself and my travel companion assigned to separate middle seats—even though there were empty...

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19d ago

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United Airlines changed my selected seat after boarding and assigned it to another passenger

I booked a Basic Economy ticket on United Airlines and selected a specific aisle seat in advance. My printed boarding pass also showed that assigned seat. However, when I boarded the flight, another passenger was already sitting in my seat. We compared boarding passes and...

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19d ago

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Frontier Airlines seat upgrade not honored and priority boarding disappointment

I paid for a seat upgrade on my return flight ahead of time, but when I checked in, the system didn’t reflect the upgrade and I wasn’t refunded. Instead, I ended up being assigned a seat at the back of the plane. On top of that, I also paid for priority boarding, which placed me...

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20d ago

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A330 seat selection: Row 17 vs Row 19 for best window view on Hawaiian Airlines

I’m flying on a Hawaiian Airlines A330 from Honolulu (HNL) to Los Angeles (LAX) in a few weeks and trying to choose the best premium economy window seat. The only available options that don’t seem to be directly over the wing are rows 17 and 19. I understand that row 17 is...

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23d ago

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Seat reassigned at gate

I was originally assigned to a seat (10D) where I had the row to myself. Just before boarding, I received a notification that I had been moved to a different seat (9D). When I checked the seating chart, I noticed that my original row had been given to an airline employee, who...

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23d ago

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Comfort class seats reassigned after upgrade

I recently had a flight with Delta Air Lines where I had pre-booked and paid extra for Comfort Class seats months in advance so my partner and I could sit together. On the day of the flight, we boarded a bit late due to helping return a lost wallet. When we got to our seats, we...

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23d ago

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Country music star Dierks Bentley is unhappy with new seat assignments

He's just like us

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