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I stand by the a$$hole’s creed… “your poor planning is not my emergency,” and its close relative, “this isn’t my problem, this is your problem.”
No way would never swap seats if I upgraded and paid
I wouldn’t have done unless they gave 45 dollars as reimbursement
that's what op paid so wouldn't make sense unless at least $90 to resell
I get it. You have every right to keep your seat. I believe this always but I will say the first flight I can remember taking, my dad asked a man if I could sit in his window seat for a few minutes to see outside. I was 6 years old, it was just a few minutes, and I still remember it. I thought it was so kind of that man.
lol leave it to a consultant to say they would trick the window seat guy to steal the seat.
a few minutes means stretch break, no moving the bag from under the seat, and gtfo after a few min
I would have mentioned I paid 45 dollars so if they are willing to pay then I would switch.
Hold your ground. I never feel guilty. When we fly, my partner likes the window, I like the aisle and we having no problem paying to select our seats in advance. If you are stuck in the middle, that is on you and not my problem.
Have this happen all the time (fly 1-2 times a month). Started where you’re at mentally and quickly moved to: “No, I paid for this seat. I want to sit here.” Or “I have a back injury that’s why I paid for this seat.” Ends it swiftly. And the more you do it the less guilt you feel. I weigh it against the lingering feeling of having allowed myself to be manipulated when I don’t say no. I learned I get over saying no much faster than saying yes to them. But to each his own, gotta do what’s best for you or won’t keep you up at night.
I book my seat in advance because I need a window due to motion sickness. If someone wants to sit together, they should plan ahead and book accordingly. I’m not giving up my seat—no apologies.
I don't think this is about poor planning on people's part. Window and aisle seats all cost more these days. They likely just chose not to pay for assigned seats and were looking for "nice guys" like you to switch.
Communication is key - a very simple ‘I actually paid 45$ for this and i typically don’t give that much away to people I don’t know … but happy to take an offer *friendly smile and a short non creepy wink*’
Is a perfectly reasonable response, that noone on either side will /should ever feel bad about.
— just be less socially awkward, asking does not imply obligation ;)
You did nothing wrong and should not feel guilty about sitting in the seat you paid for.
Just say u paid for the seat and are willing to resell for double.