Not what I meant, let me clarify as it's on me if I left room out there for confusion. I am A list preferred, my 10 year old was flying with me and I purchased early bird for her. I did the right thing and boarded with her at A52, I was A 17, following the rules. My point was that with all the pre boards it was a very real possibility that we would not be able to sit next to each other, that is a problem when you consider my status and the fact that I paid for early boarding for her. Exit row was a different rant, took a flight to Tampa last night, approx 20 chairs, at least another 20 or 30 companions or walk on preboarders, I had A 16. No chance of exit seat, ended up in the middle of the plane, so much for status. FYI, about 90% of the wheelchair passagners walked off the plane with no assistance. Plane was also delayed 20 minutes as the airline only had two employees to wheel the passangers into the cabin, very unprepared, third employee joined them towards the end. Just want to also note that I do feel for the SW employees, they do an excellent job dealing these types of situations. They are under stress to get these flights turned and could use some help at the gate when large number of preboarders are anticipated.
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