Are airlines withholding seats? Readers say 'yes!'

[Cloudroller]

Yes, we are withholding seats...from cheap bastards that don't want to pay enough. It's called running a business.

I think the issue is withholding seats after you have purchased the ticket. They are trying to force you to pay a fee to get a window or isle. Which i dont think works. Say you have a family of 3 (1 parent, 2 young children). You might as well give them the row. Because the FA's might be asking people who paid extra to move seats.

 

[Andy]

I think the issue is withholding seats after you have purchased the ticket. They are trying to force you to pay a fee to get a window or isle. Which i dont think works. Say you have a family of 3 (1 parent, 2 young children). You might as well give them the row. Because the FA's might be asking people who paid extra to move seats.

Charging for window/aisle? Inconceivable?
I would've said the same about charging for bags 5 years ago.
Or pillows/blankets 7 years ago.
Or sodas/snacks 10 years ago.

Based on past practices, I think it's likely that window/aisle seats will be charged a premium.

 

[91100 100 set]

Instead of charging a premium for "better seats", be a hero and offer a discount for "lousy seats".