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Ms. Toad

(37,458 posts)
15. Great - one more thing to nickel and dime us to death for.
Sat Sep 2, 2023, 06:13 PM
Sep 2023

I have a back injury and now have to request an accommodation to be sure I can be seated in a reclining seat - otherwise I'm in misery for a month. The only other option is to pay to choose a seat in advance of the flight.

I can't sit with my family because they deliberately separate parties who choose not to pay the extortion amount to choose a seat in advance.

I can't check in early to snag a seat in an exit row (or other rows with a bit more room) - they are only available to people paying extra.

I can't take a carry on without paying a $30-$50 fee.

I can't check a bag without paying a $40-$70 fee.

And on, and on.

And now they are concentrating all of the child noise, seat kicking, etc. in one section - so those of us who refuse to pay the extortion fees will have an even greater chance of being kicked for the entire flight.

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There are ForgedCrank Sep 2023 #1
Right, 'cause we know the ailines are going to charge more for such a section. brush Sep 2023 #4
A good set of ear buds solves a lot of problems Sympthsical Sep 2023 #19
Why bother Tatertot Sep 2023 #2
*wears my earbuds listening to music on a higher than usual volume* sakabatou Sep 2023 #3
The greedy airlines figure out another way to charge more fees. PA Democrat Sep 2023 #5
How about a no-jerks section? milestogo Sep 2023 #6
Don't the airlines count on that market share? Kennah Sep 2023 #9
Well I might shell out the extra bucks if sdfernando Sep 2023 #7
how about sober and drunk dembotoz Sep 2023 #8
I would rather sit by kids Tree Lady Sep 2023 #10
Same. demmiblue Sep 2023 #23
Airlines testing another way to gouge passengers & pretend it's a service Hekate Sep 2023 #11
The adults-only zone comes with extra leg room too Auggie Sep 2023 #13
I used to travel, before Covid. I'm short, but it got to be unbearable. Finally I decided to use up... Hekate Sep 2023 #27
If it keeps kids away from my seat back, I'll go for it lindysalsagal Sep 2023 #12
I would be totally OK with this! Initech Sep 2023 #14
Yes, the kicking ... Auggie Sep 2023 #16
I haven't had that yet. Initech Sep 2023 #25
Great - one more thing to nickel and dime us to death for. Ms. Toad Sep 2023 #15
It's one airline, not all of them Auggie Sep 2023 #17
At an extra cost. Ms. Toad Sep 2023 #21
We fly Delta usually. Don't get charged for any of those things. we can do it Sep 2023 #29
Delta either hasn't flown - Ms. Toad Sep 2023 #31
Hmmm BannonsLiver Sep 2023 #20
What one airline begins - Ms. Toad Sep 2023 #26
Nah. BannonsLiver Sep 2023 #28
Flight attendant: "Sir, sir. Adults only means no one under 16. Please zip up your pants." Yavin4 Sep 2023 #18
I'd pay an extra $50-100 to know Mr.Bill Sep 2023 #22
"tHis Is WhY I DoNt fLy!!1" BannonsLiver Sep 2023 #24
I'd rather a a plane full of kids KentuckyWoman Sep 2023 #30
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