Comments on: Disabled But Charged To Sit Up Front

By: KPinky

KPinky — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:29:42 +0000

I honestly think some airlines have no grace when it comes to disabled people or tall people needing a little more room than others. I think it’s disgusting that they make people pay extra for something they can’t help. I understand them making overweight passengers pay for an extra see because it’s something that they can help, but charging people for something they can’t change is horrible.

By: Demotage

Demotage — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:05:02 +0000

The seats in the front of coach on UA are a different class: united plus. They have a little more legroom and they charge extra for them.

By: tdf

tdf — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:38:46 +0000

It doesn’t really work that way. How could they bring the chair on the plane while there are still passengers boarding or exiting? They have to wait for everyone to be out before they can bring the wheelchairs in.

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:23:27 +0000

Kinda makes since for them to place you near the back of the plane if they are aware you are in a wheelchair.

You board first so they take to to the back so that others can board while you are transferring to your seat.

You are taken off the plane last so that others can exit while you are transferred to the whellchair.

By: tdf

tdf — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:27:40 +0000

It’s probably an upgrade. If you wait until check-in to change your seats, chances are the seats in the front aren’t going to be available.

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:47:08 +0000

I agree with tdf. I usually book my flights in advance. And, as such am able to choose my own seat. I do understand some airlines are charging extra for exit row seats, etc… But, nonetheless I am able to choose whether I sit toward the front or rear of the plane….aisle or window, etc…

I’m also confused that they would charge you to change your seat….unless you are upgrading to business or first class. Or, upgrading to an exit row or bulkhead.

By: tdf

tdf — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:52:05 +0000

You didn’t choose your own seat when you booked your ticket? Generally if you neglect to choose a seat you’re going to end up in the least desirable seat by default.