This is not specific to the sick fellow (who was lucky enough to have a SW employee pay for his ticket) but on the issue of seats in general. People should pay for the space they use. Period. It amazes me that some folks seem to think it's their "right" to take up half my seat just because they're large. I have no judgments against people for their weight, however if I pay for a seat, I expect to be able to use it. If someone wants to use more than one seat, they should pay for it. I think the fact that Southwest refunds folks who use two seats when the airline is not booked is more than generous.
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