Hi there, just keen to get the thoughts of other FF's out there...
So recently I was booked Syd-Mel on a full flight. I was 9A and at time of check in 9b was empty and 9c occupied.
Seated early, about 5 min later an approx 180kg male came and took seat 9b. Unfortunately this left me literally pressed against the wall.
As I have spine issues I knew this was going to result in my arrival to Mel in extreme pain due to the angle I was now seated in.
Fearing this I got up and requested FA for a potential reseat. I was advised flight was full and there was no way I would be moved. I explained my spine and that staying where I was had a very high chance of me getting off the plane in extreme pain.
I was told that was a shame and advised to either sit or get off the plane but I needed to hurry up as they needed to leave asap. "oh and by the way, if you choose not to fly you are going to forfeit your fare and have to buy another ticket".
I explained this was not really good either way and requested further assistence... FA sighed and went back to top of gate.
Brought another person down who FA introduced me by "this is 9a and he doesn't like his seat".
Again expalined my spine issue and again was told that the next 2 flights were also full and that I would have to buy another ticket.
Again explained that I felt my physical health was being put at risk and asked what they could do to help avoid this...
Again told to either sit or get off but to hurry up and make up my mind. I asked to be reseated on another flight but that I would prefer not to have to buy another ticket...
Again sighs and "i'll get the airport manager" but you have to let me know now if you're not flying as we have to pull your bags. I said I'd prefer to not be in pain so I guess I'm not flying.
Thankfully this man arrived he was very nice and he was more than happy to reseat me on next available at no fee.
I have to say I was very grateful to the manager, however the other staff members I dealt with were somewhat passive aggressive and I found it very annoying that I didn't even have a name, well other than 9a...
So just wondering, how would you react if a full plane left you with the option of being pressed against a wall for a flight?
So recently I was booked Syd-Mel on a full flight. I was 9A and at time of check in 9b was empty and 9c occupied.
Seated early, about 5 min later an approx 180kg male came and took seat 9b. Unfortunately this left me literally pressed against the wall.
As I have spine issues I knew this was going to result in my arrival to Mel in extreme pain due to the angle I was now seated in.
Fearing this I got up and requested FA for a potential reseat. I was advised flight was full and there was no way I would be moved. I explained my spine and that staying where I was had a very high chance of me getting off the plane in extreme pain.
I was told that was a shame and advised to either sit or get off the plane but I needed to hurry up as they needed to leave asap. "oh and by the way, if you choose not to fly you are going to forfeit your fare and have to buy another ticket".
I explained this was not really good either way and requested further assistence... FA sighed and went back to top of gate.
Brought another person down who FA introduced me by "this is 9a and he doesn't like his seat".
Again expalined my spine issue and again was told that the next 2 flights were also full and that I would have to buy another ticket.
Again explained that I felt my physical health was being put at risk and asked what they could do to help avoid this...
Again told to either sit or get off but to hurry up and make up my mind. I asked to be reseated on another flight but that I would prefer not to have to buy another ticket...
Again sighs and "i'll get the airport manager" but you have to let me know now if you're not flying as we have to pull your bags. I said I'd prefer to not be in pain so I guess I'm not flying.
Thankfully this man arrived he was very nice and he was more than happy to reseat me on next available at no fee.
I have to say I was very grateful to the manager, however the other staff members I dealt with were somewhat passive aggressive and I found it very annoying that I didn't even have a name, well other than 9a...
So just wondering, how would you react if a full plane left you with the option of being pressed against a wall for a flight?