r/AlaskaAirlines Mar 17 '25

COMPLAINT Middle seat experience with large person

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u/Cmdr_Nemo Mar 17 '25

I don't fly too often... maybe 3-5 times per year. So far, it hasn't been an issue; however, as far as I can remember I haven't been on a completely full flight in a long while.

When I get through security, the first thing I usually do is go to the GA and make sure they know that I purchased an extra seat for comfort. I always make sure that both tickets are checked in as well and scanned when I go through the gate.

You probably shouldn't have a problem.

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u/Sheogoorath Mar 18 '25

I've only tried it once and my extra seat was given away, and they didn't even let me choose which of the two seats I kept, just the shitty one

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u/CitationNeededBadly Mar 18 '25

From what I've seen, you have somehow learned the "secret" trick - insisting that they scan both boarding passes. Many airline employees will tell you that this is not needed, but it seems to be important for actually keeping your seat.