Changing seats on Delta flights?

[DebbieB]

I wouldn't necessarily blame your TA. It's possible when she pulled up the chart for seat assignments there were no 2 seats together, there's nothing she could have done about that.

 

[GEM]

BURN! <-- that is supposed to symbolize burning, just so we're clear here.

Oh yes. It's all perfectly clear. No worries in that department.

 

[beck0321]

I wouldn't necessarily blame your TA. It's possible when she pulled up the chart for seat assignments there were no 2 seats together, there's nothing she could have done about that.

The thing about the TA is that I just don't feel informed enough. I'm not really blaming her for the seats, because I suspect it's the airlines fault for combining flights. You know Delta seems to do that a lot! I've just never dealt with a TA before and I'm kind of control freak when it comes to planning vacations. I just wish she would have told us earlier. I had to call HER and she told me our flights changed some time ago. Why wouldn't she inform us of this? It's just strange IMO, but like I said, I've never dealt with a TA so maybe this is normal.

 

[beck0321]

Oh yes. It's all perfectly clear. No worries in that department.

I'm having a hard time figuring out what you are meaning when you post. If you are just trying to be silly then I guess nevermind. You just seem to be giving me a hard time?

 

[GEM]

No. I'm not trying to be silly at all. I'm not trying to "give you a hard time" either. I just hate it when people cry and whine "why are you all picking one me" when nobody is!

You posted about a problem you had. Many people posted kindly and offered you suggestions. Not one single person said ANYTHING remotely rude to you, yet you got EXTREMELY defensive and accused people of flaming you and making judgements about your personality, which no one had done. Your reaction was totally uncalled for and didn't show much maturity on your part. Then, when someone had the nerve to point out that you were seriously over reacting, you got even more upset and used that classic mature response, "whatever". Nice.

But, apparently, now you've gone back and edited your post. So maybe you've noticed that you got totally worked up over absolutely nothing. Youre response, though, was very telling.

I really do hope you have a great trip and that everything works out for you. Just try not to take along that chip you seem to have on your shoulder.

Bye.

 

[beck0321]

No. I'm not trying to be silly at all. I'm not trying to "give you a hard time" either. I just hate it when people cry and whine "why are you all picking one me" when nobody is!

You posted about a problem you had. Many people posted kindly and offered you suggestions. Not one single person said ANYTHING remotely rude to you, yet you got EXTREMELY defensive and accused people of flaming you and making judgements about your personality, which no one had done. Your reaction was totally uncalled for and didn't show much maturity on your part. Then, when someone had the nerve to point out that you were seriously over reacting, you got even more upset and used that classic mature response, "whatever". Nice.

But, apparently, now you've gone back and edited your post. So maybe you've noticed that you got totally worked up over absolutely nothing. Youre response, though, was very telling.

I really do hope you have a great trip and that everything works out for you. Just try not to take along that chip you seem to have on your shoulder.

Bye.

Ok I really just wanted to let this go but I feel I have to explain myself.

I asked if someone would get bumped if I called and asked for my seats to change. Two different people said that they would not bump someone so "I could have my way." Assuming that I am selfish enough to actually think that. I said I didn't mean it like that. What I meant was innoccent enough, that I didn't WANT to bump someone so I "could have my way."

I made the comment about the pouty thing which I thought would obviously be taken as a joke. I should have said I was joking, so that was my fault. But it WAS a joke. Then someone comes behind my post pretty much accuses me of being immature because of that. Well that's fine, I redacted what I said because it obviously wasn't clear that I was just trying to be silly, as this is my nature.

You pretty much tear me a new one because of the statement I redacted and so, me trying not to take it personally just say "Whatever, I'm over it." Well you don't know me of course, but me saying "whatever" flys over everyone's head since I use it SO much for various situations. It's not a sign of my "immaturity" it's just an habitual word for me. THEN you actually acuse me of being immature, so I kind of take that personally, but again, trying not to make a big deal, I try to make a joke out of it. To which you post ANOTHER personal attack on me.

Trust me, I have no chip. I don't like people assuming the worst in others which was beginning to become the trend. I know I don't usually do that in my personal life or on these boards. However, I'm not perfect, so sorry if I gave you the wrong idea.

Please don't feel like you have to get the last word in. I just needed to explain why I did what I did. I definately don't want people here on the DIS thinking the things you've said about me are indicators of who I really am. I like the DIS and I'm not a "bad guy."

I appreciate everyone's advice. I truly do! You guys are the best!
But if I have to be so "serious" all the time, I might not last here!

 

[GEM]

No problem. Have a good trip.

Of course, now I look like an idiot because you erased your original VERY angry, accusatory, and near hysterical post and no one knows what I'm talking about, but . . .


whatever!

 

[beck0321]

No problem. Have a good trip.

Of course, now I look like an idiot because you erased your original VERY angry, accusatory, and near hysterical post and no one knows what I'm talking about, but . . .


whatever!

No, I don't think you look like an idiot. I erased that message but it was because I realized it was out of line. It was just a misunderstanding VERY MUCH on my part.

it's cool.

 

[loveswdw]

Thanks for posting this thread! I didn't realize I could change my seats. Last week Delta cancelled our flight and rebooked us on the next one. Well they split us up in the process. I called and got us moved to the same row but we were in the 2nd to last row. YUCK.

Well, after reading this thread, I checked online and a new row in the middle of the plane had opened up. Just went into Itineraries and changed our back of the plane seats to middle of the plane seats! Woo hoo!

Thanks!!

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

I don't know how this happened but the TA seated us one behind the other on our flight to Orlando.

Honestly, get a grip. What is the big deal? I have been separated from my husband many times on flights (in fact, since we both like aisle seats, we often sit of opposite sides of the aisle) and guess what, we both survived!

Save your worrying and complaints for real problems.

I would not expect a passenger with an aisle seat to switch to a window seat, or vice versa.

I would not switch my aisle seat for a window except for a flight of 1 hour or less and I would never ever switch for a middle seat!

 

[beck0321]

Honestly, get a grip. What is the big deal? I have been separated from my husband many times on flights (in fact, since we both like aisle seats, we often sit of opposite sides of the aisle) and guess what, we both survived!

Save your worrying and complaints for real problems.

Wow, I think that was quite uncalled for.

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

Why? It is simply my opinion. If you don't agree, that is fine with me.

Personally, I think there are much more inportant worries in life than airline seats. If you feel differently, cool.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Ok I really just wanted to let this go but I feel I have to explain myself.

I asked if someone would get bumped if I called and asked for my seats to change. Two different people said that they would not bump someone so "I could have my way." Assuming that I am selfish enough to actually think that.

Well, think about it. Try reading what you wrote from an impartial point of view. Why would you think or expect or even consider the possibility that another passenger would get removed from the flight so you can get the seat you want, aka, frankly, get your way?

 

[ExPirateShopGirl]

Yes, there are more important worries... but apparently none of you will let this die until the woman has thrown herself in front of a bus for becoming upset over the seating assignments.

Clearly, the getting a grip might be good advice for all.

And with that... we're headed off to DCA!

 

[beck0321]

Well, think about it. Try reading what you wrote from an impartial point of view. Why would you think or expect or even consider the possibility that another passenger would get removed from the flight so you can get the seat you want, aka, frankly, get your way?

nooooooo....When I wrote that I was asking it as if "Well, wouldn't someone get bumped if I did that?" out of concern that I would be the cause for someone losing their seat or getting bumped. Simply meaning, I didn't want to put someone out for my benefit. I am very non-confrontation and pretty much try to please everyone around me. I would not want my actions to cause someone else to be out of luck just so I could have my way. I would rather take my original seat and be fine with it if that was going to happen.

It was lost in translation over my writing. I should have made myself clearer, but I thought I was being clear at the time I wrote it. But hopefully I have made myself clear now, so that no one will mis-interpret the meaning of what I said. But please understand the "lost in translation" thing works both ways.

I was mad at first, but I swear I'm a very nice person. I probably won't even end up asking to trade for fear that someone will go off on me about either the way I asked or how I had the nerve to ask in the first place. I don't want to piss off someone I have to spend an hour and a half with in VERY close quarters! Plus it will be a hassle to climb over everybody anyway, so why bother?

 

[NancyIL]

Delta is notorious for cancelling the seat assignments you DO have whenever they change flight numbers or alter your flights by even a few minutes! So check your flights every day, and as soon as you see that your flights have changed in some minute way so as to lose your seat assignment - call Delta and ask them to reassign you to a seat next to your husband. Happy anniversary!

 

[kwdietrich1]

Yes, there are more important worries... but apparently none of you will let this die until the woman has thrown herself in front of a bus for becoming upset over the seating assignments.

Clearly, the getting a grip might be good advice for all.

And with that... we're headed off to DCA!

I second this sentiment. There must be a full moon coming or just leaving. I've seen a lot of these posts this week. They come in trends.... Just an observation.

 

[NancyIL]

Just thought I'd do my daily check of my Delta flights for late Nov./early December, and because one of my flights now arrives in Atlanta 4 minutes later than what it said yesterday, that segment shows my seat as unassigned! Doggoneit - yesterday Southwest had a TERRIFIC Ding fair to Orlando from Indy for my travel dates, but I passed it up because I was ticketed on Delta using miles. If I can get a similar SW fare I may call Delta and have them put the miles back...enough of their stupid changes!

 

[NancyIL]

Just updating my last post! I checked today's Southwest DINGS - and I could fly Indy to TAMPA roundtrip for $103.50! However - even if Delta put my FF miles back in my account for no fee, I'd STILL have to use Delta at some point in the future just to make use of the miles! I'll call Delta once again and ask them to assign me a seat.

 

[beck0321]

Just thought I'd do my daily check of my Delta flights for late Nov./early December, and because one of my flights now arrives in Atlanta 4 minutes later than what it said yesterday, that segment shows my seat as unassigned! Doggoneit - yesterday Southwest had a TERRIFIC Ding fair to Orlando from Indy for my travel dates, but I passed it up because I was ticketed on Delta using miles. If I can get a similar SW fare I may call Delta and have them put the miles back...enough of their stupid changes!

They just did this to us too. Our flights were changed by 5 minutes and now we have NO seat assignment. I guess I'll just either keep checking or if they don't ever assign us a seat, I'll get to the airport early and ask them where they would like us to sit. Hopefully they won't change our flights too much more. We only have a month left.