Open Seating should be retained. It is more than just a critical link in efficient boarding and part of what makes this airline uniques.
There is another equally important factor not to be overlooked: quality of life through the customized flying experience. Open seating allows a customer to fit his or her flying experience to their needs on that day. For example, the person who recently twisted their ankle can try for an aisle or bulkhead seat. The person traveling with little children can get their whole entourage closer to the bathroom if that's a priority. The traveler who really needs to be towards the front to make a tight connection or just get out fast can sit up front and the person who want a little quiet time to nurse a headache or do some work can retreat to the back (if the plane is not full, which is a rarity these days!). I think this freedom and flexibilty to choose your travel experience is critical -- and not just because I met my husband standing in the B line waiting to board. To think, it we hadn't had the option to sit together that day, we wouldn't be who we are today. Thank you for asking us what we want -- please listen carefully to your loyal customers. Thank you.
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