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3 reasons why you should not swap your seats on a flight

3 reasons why you should not swap your seats on a flight

Time of India2 days ago

In the age of viral plane dramas and mid-air etiquette debates, one seemingly harmless request has become the latest in-flight controversy: swapping seats. At first glance, it feels like a small act of kindness, a parent wants to sit with their child, a couple wants to be together, or someone just prefers the window. But as airlines get stricter, tech gets smarter, and passengers get bolder, changing your seat at 30,000 feet might do more harm than good. And yes, it could even cost you money, or your peace of mind.
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, citing cabin crew member Leanna Coy's TikTok video, shared her cautionary tale after swapping her aisle seat on a flight to Jordan. She explained that, while she's usually adamantly against such switches, she gave in this one time. only to immediately regret it. Coy warned that if the person you switch with causes trouble mid-air, the accountability might come back to you, since your name is still attached to that seat in the airline's system.
Preloaded payments
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, where passengers preload payment details into the app to buy food and drinks, Coy was alarmed to realise that the person in her original seat could technically make purchases using the information linked to her seat number and account. Although she didn't suspect malicious intent, the experience left her anxious and wiser. She supports people if they don't want to switch seats, as she believes that one is entitled to the seat that they chose.
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Beyond security concerns, there's also the financial factor. As The Wall Street Journal reports, passengers like James Randolph are increasingly saying no to seat-swapping requests. The 35-year-old
digital marketing
director from Florida prefers to stay put, especially after paying extra for a specific seat. For many travellers, the rise in seat selection fees and basic economy limitations means that every inch of legroom or access to an aisle comes at a price. Refusing to switch isn't about being unfriendly; it's about protecting what you paid for.
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