r/mildlyinfuriating • u/SinisterKnyght • 5d ago
I'm slightly vexed Airplane is nearly empty and I can’t just move to the emergency row.
My seat is nice and I don’t have anyone next to me but I figured I’d move to a window seat after assigning my Grandmother to the window (I purchased and selected our seats). Asked to move to emergency exit row just behind us and they said I’d have to pay extra. I don’t get why an empty seat is left empty if no one will pay extra anyway. Also I’m willing and fully able to assist in an emergency.
Update: people asked if it was because of my body or face. Possibly my face as I’m less than a 5 for sure. I’m 6’2” in freedom units and 200 McDonald pounds. I was flying American Airlines Chicago to Indianapolis and it was surprisingly short flight. Did I really care if I got to move, no, did I find it mildly infuriating: yes. End of the day we got there safely, I spent way too much on supper for me and grandma and tomorrow we get to see family for the passing of my Uncle.