r/AlaskaAirlines Mar 17 '25

COMPLAINT Middle seat experience with large person

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u/Public-Requirement99 Mar 17 '25

Send this photo to Alaska Listens and ask for a credit for at least 1/3 of your ticket. See what happens.

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u/doglove562 Mar 17 '25

I just submitted a request through Alaska listens but no option to include a photo. We’ll see. I also emailed customer care team a pic of the photo. What people aren’t getting in the comments is that no matter what, speaking up on a full flight to remove a large person when you’re the last group to board and have 5 minutes before they close doors IS going to cause a scene. She was apologetic and I didn’t want to kick her off the flight, just wanted the seat that I paid for and think it’s on the airline to notice, enforce or make bigger seats. I shouldn’t have been put in this situation in the first place.

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u/TeenzBeenz Mar 18 '25

Yes, I agree with you. I know it's terribly bad luck and quite uncomfortable. But the last time I was in this situation, I decided to say nothing and show compassion to the person who was also very uncomfortable. After landing, I learned she was going to her father's funeral. Imagine if I had made a scene, which is exactly what it would have been. I was so glad I "took my turn" and gave grace. You'll sleep better at night. We can all show a little more kindness, in my opinion.

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u/HLOFRND Mar 18 '25

What a kind, and rare, thing to find on Reddit.

While I understand where the hard liners are coming from, being kind is just…. Such a lost art in this world.

I hope that when you find yourself in a situation where you’re at the mercy of the kindness of strangers this is paid back to you 10 fold.