Southwest Airlines policy is great. I just wish it had been used by all airlines before I was forced to suffer a two hour trip next to a "large" individual who also took up half my seat pressing me against a window. I could not move, felt claustrophobia setting in, any was totally infringed upon. The person obviously needed two seats. Placing him next to me made my trip miserable and short changed me because I paid for a full seat and didn't get to use it!
Sorry his feelings were hurt BUT what about the others made to suffer a horrible flight because someone thinks its fair to take up part of your seat. The policy is correct and should NEVER be changed because it fairly portrays the reality that all passengers are entitled to be comfortable, whether it takes only one seat or you if you obviously need two pay for it or take the next plane. The people that complain about the policy never had to fly next to someone taking up half their seat.
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Southwest Airlines policy is great. I just wish it had been used by all airlines before I was forced to suffer a two hour trip next to a "large" individual who also took up half my seat pressing me against a window. I could not move, felt claustrophobia setting in, any was totally infringed upon. The person obviously needed two seats. Placing him next to me made my trip miserable and short changed me because I paid for a full seat and didn't get to use it!
Sorry his feelings were hurt BUT what about the others made to suffer a horrible flight because someone thinks its fair to take up part of your seat. The policy is correct and should NEVER be changed because it fairly portrays the reality that all passengers are entitled to be comfortable, whether it takes only one seat or you if you obviously need two pay for it or take the next plane. The people that complain about the policy never had to fly next to someone taking up half their seat.
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