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When I'm seated next to a window and the middle seat is vacant (rare), travel in coach becomes much more bearable. Do airlines allow a passenger traveling alone
by chmaynard 9y ago
When I'm seated next to a window and the middle seat is vacant (rare), travel in coach becomes much more bearable. Do airlines allow a passenger traveling alone to purchase two adjacent seats? Probably not, but it would be an interesting social experiment to do this and observe how passengers and crew respond during boarding.
- Cthulhu_ 9y agoThey probably do actually, the larger overweight people don't fit in a single seat.
- koolba 9y agoYes they do though I think you need to coordinate with the airlines to book it properly so the second seat doesn't get canceled/replaced at the last min. If you're overweight to the point that you overflow into the neighboring seats some airlines mandate you buy two seats: http://www.nbcnews.com/id/35406030/ns/travel-news/t/oversize.. http://www.nbcnews.com/id/35406030/ns/travel-news/t/oversize....
- splonk 9y agoThis is possible but also requires a bit more coordination than just buying two seats. If no one checks in for the second seat, the airline may decide it's available if you haven't made special arrangements when booking. Air New Zealand (and I think some Chinese airline) also have a program where if you're traveling as a group of two, there are special rows in economy where you can buy out the middle seat for less than it would normally cost. These rows also have locking fold up extensions that fill the space between your seat and the seat in front, so if you and your partner are both pretty small and extremely friendly, you can both sleep lying down.
- hkmurakami 9y agoI remember the days before the United Continental merger where this would happen all the time. RIP Good Days.