I have to fly every week, usually Southwest. On a couple of occasions I have had to endure long flights leaning 35 degrees out into the aisle with my legs pulled to one side and my arms pulled in close while being bumped hard each time someone came down the aisle, all because a large person who 'fit between their armrests' in the lower part of the seat, albeit with a seatbelt extender, was next to me. The flight attendant must have read my mind when she asked if I was 'okay'. I would not think of embarrassing the person next to me by saying anything, out of politeness and compassion. Besides, on a full flight, nothing could be done about it. My back was killing me after the flight. The seats are not big enough.
Linda is quite literally between a rock and a hard place on this one and I don't envy her position.
On the other hand, she mentioned that Mr. Smith was a "reasonable guy" in their private conversation. This was in opposition to his profane and juvenile tirade when he held the microphone. It becomes obvious that, with a film about to be released, he has found a convenient platform for cheap publicity.He is in the media field and he understands the power of it. He should be flying first class on another carrier, since he can afford it.
If he gets to sit in a plane seat on the Daily Show, make sure he is in the middle of three seats. I will volunteer to sit next to him and prove him wrong.
As for those here who proclaim their boycott of Southwest, the rest of us say "Thank you"! Have some peanuts on the way out.
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