I pay extra for front of plane row seats. I am a very anxious flyer. Last night I took my seat - 9D. The flight filled in, people were sitting. The last people to board were a family. The mom walked up to me and asked me to take row 9, opposite isle window seat. I said that I selected this seat because I’m not comfortable sitting inside. She said that one of her two kids (11/12 - ish) was crying because she was uncomfortable sitting alone. I’m a mother, I felt EVERYONES eyes one me. I was, in turn, socially pressured to move.
I got up and moved. I ending up in the middle seat and flew home anxious/sick and uncomfortable the whole time.
Not one flight attendant shared a word of comfort. Nor offered any support to challenge the situation which caused me to move. It was difficult and frustrating.
I followed up with customer support today, asking for something to remedy this situation. I paid extra and in advance for my seat. I got nothing - just a “you are not required to move,” and yet, I was pressured to move. Again, not one flight attendant spoke to me about it, nor did they acknowledge the situation after.
I believe the flight attendants suggested to the family that they ask me. I believe they then watched me try to refuse and then proceeded to ignore the situation as I moved.
I am not happy with the flight, the flight attendants, or customer service at all. I am disappointed with their horrible response to my complaint and that speaks volumes to their quality of service. I will not be flying with them going forward.