Save it for couples? have you ever been on Southwest before? Every man for himself. But, aside from the commentary, the seat in question doesn't recline. other than that, its pretty much like an aisle seat, but the "aisle" lets you escape the aircraft almost immediately should a crash occur, so, I count that as a benefit? AND, at least one of the arm rests is for certain to be yours, another benefit. AND, I can break a couple up and induce some stress into their travel, which I received when I got a B boarding position on early bird.... Sorta "paying it forward" - so, I dunno, depends on my mood, but that could be a benefit? The seat is leather, a benefit. statistically, there is one less chance for a bag in that overhead compartment given the removal of the seat, so, another benefit. Some might say, its the BEST middle seat on the airplane (I would).
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