Sometimes its mild andothertimes things really blow up.
One womansharedhow shes feeling a bit bad about an incident that happened recently.
He had been allocated a window seat, which was a struggle for him to squeeze through to.
The woman says she politely declined to move, even when an air hostess requested that she do so.
Randall has authored two books and has made a name for herself as a leader in her field.
The expert believes the passengersinvolved interacted calmly and with civility.
The pair traveling together handled it justly and graciously, she told Bored Panda.
The gentleman accepted the pairs decision.
That is how it should be.
However, Randall believes the flight attendant could have taken a different approach.
In reality, she highlighted the situation that had already been resolved.
Asking someone to swap seats is permissible.
However, some may say only after youve attempted to switch or purchase your preferred seat prior to boarding.
Calmly approach the passenger in the desired seat; politely state your case, she adds.
What if they request a reason?
All reasons that may be too personal to share, explains Randall.
Making a scene or making rude remarks when you dont get your way is immature.
If you are dissatisfied with your seat assignment, pay for an upgrade prior to boarding.
Expecting a preferred seat assignment without paying for it, expect an eye roll.
Is it okay to ask for a seat swap?
One surveyfoundthat 54% approved of switching seats, but only if you ask politely.
Dante says you shouldnt ask someone to do a swap for a lesser seat.
If the swap means a less comfortable seat for you, its perfectly OK to say no.
Travel blogger Ally Gibson agrees.
The Seattle Times warns that swapping seats on a plane can sometimes result in danger.
Every flight has a manifest with information about each passenger.
That can include allergies, special meals or connecting flights,explainsthe site.
And when it comes to small planes, seat switching can affect the safety of the entire aircraft.
Before each flight, the crew checks to ensure the aircraft is properly balanced, reports the Seattle Times.
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