janis----Didn't know that WN discounts the second seat.I know a guy who ALWAYS buys a second seat, pays the going rate X 2, and 99 out of 100 times gets the refund. What discount is it??

Here's one way to solve the OP's problem: one of you other posters, who think that it's perfectly fine to let somebody else slither into your seat, should travel with her. You don't mind the armrest being up, and she gets the space she needs. Problem solved.

Once again - the suggestion about raising the arm rest was in reference to the AISLE arm rest - thus not intruding into anyone personal space. There are many seats on most airplanes where this is possible.

So now I'm slithering?? Glad you and everyone you know is perfect.

I thought of something silly. If I buy a second seat and since Southwest doesn't have assigned seating and am late checking in and end up in Group C, what happens if I get on the plan and all seats left are single, will they move someone so I can get my two seats together?

If Southwest requires the traveler buy a 2nd seat after s/he is at the airport:

If the original ticket was discounted - then the 2nd ticket will be the same fare even though last minute fares are much higher.

If the original ticket was full fare - then the 2nd is charged at the child's rate.

If the flight is not oversold and there are seats empty - the 2nd ticket will be refunded afterwards.

(Robes: We know why you want the arm rest up - the only way you can get "up close an personal" w/ the cutie sitting next to you)

I thought of something silly. If I buy a second seat and since Southwest doesn't have assigned seating and am late checking in and end up in Group C, what happens if I get on the plan and all seats left are single, will they move someone so I can get my two seats together?

They reserve a double-seat for overweight passengers by putting a note on a double-seat, and let them board before disabled - I am a witness! :)

rick-c, you seem to think a size 18 is some kind of behemoth. Next time you're in Macy's, please go try on a size 18 and tell me how it fits. Send us a photo to verify.

HKP,
BTW, what happened to the lost Lufthansa luggage?

I have no idea how big size 18 is. All I know is, the armrest stays up. Is that really asking too much?

I mean, stays down.

And to be frank, I don't think I've ever been on a plane that had the ability to raise the armrest on the outside of an aisle seat. I'll have to look more closely from now on.

rick_c
Those seats are indicated on the seating plan as such (I know - we look for them).
Admittedly, I usually fly AA and this applies to them - I am not sure of all airlines - maybe somebody knows about Southwest in particular?

Re: Luggage - it took 3 days but eventually it caught up with him. Meanwhile, he went to the nearest "mall" in Berlin to buy a change of underwear and was blown away by the prices, even with the 50% promise from Lufthansa (I suspect he didn't actually keep the receipts anyway, knowing Mr. HKP). The cheapest he could find was Tommy Hilfiger.

He loves Lufthansa, though (his first experience -- has mostly been AA and partners before this).

HKP-- Too bad he couldnt find a W/M..Thats where I but my tighty whities.The ones thats sold at W/M are made by Jockey.That Hilfiger stuff is spensive somethin like $15 each woohooo too much for me.

He's not the greatest shopper, and he was sticking pretty close to his hotel near Potzdammerplatz (sp.???). There may have been a W/M (whatever that is) near him, but he might not have recognized which stores sell what. And, just for my info (haven't been to Germany), are many stores closed on Sundays?

HKP....W/M = WalMart I thought they was everywhere....No??

Didn't know the abbreviation for WalMart. Mini-duh.

And even if he'd known where in either side of Berlin to find a WalMart, good chance it wouldn't have been open on Sunday morning.

jellybeana, there are any number of things that the United FA could have done with your neighbor's bag besides putting it under the seat in front of you. There is really no excuse for it, unless there was no way that you could use that space (e.g. too short to even reach your feet under the seat). It would have been wrong even if they had asked you if it was ok.