Many people want to change seats near windows or aisles or prefer to sit next to their family or friends. This is not part of the aviation ban. However, flight attendants say that changing seats before the plane takes off can cause problems and inconvenience for them and yourself.
An airline employee shared that the act of moving passengers' seats as soon as they board the plane can take them a long time to resolve. The reason is that the vacant seat position is sometimes temporary. Some passengers boarded late at the last minute rather than skipping their tickets. If a passenger has already taken their seats, it will take time for both parties to move and stabilize their seats before the flight attendants perform tasks such as flight safety instruction or other aviation professional tasks. In case the two sides cannot reach an agreement, things will be more complicated and time-consuming, even affecting flight plans.
In addition, one person sitting in the wrong place can lead to many people in the same position, taking a long time to settle down. The aisle on the plane is also quite narrow, only enough for one person to move in one direction. If you go in the opposite direction, visitors will cause congestion.
Therefore, when you just board the plane, instead of trying to find and change seats, you should sit in the right position on the ticket. In case you want to change seats, you should first wait until the plane takes off, the seatbelt indicator is turned off. After that, you need to make an agreement with the person who will change seats with you and should inform the flight attendant.
In addition, in case you purchase meals in advance, the food will only be served according to the original number of seats. Therefore, informing the flight attendant will help you to be guaranteed your rights. Ideally, if you have special needs such as sitting near friends or family, or prefer to sit near a window or aisle, you can choose your seat from the time you buy your ticket or check in at the counter. This can be free or charged, depending on the regulations of each company.
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