How would you handle this

[nkereina]

Another option would be to book the window seat directly behind him. It would let you avoid the middle seat, but still be easy enough to lean forward and talk to him if needed. Probably better than trying to talk across a stranger in the middle seat if you were in the aisle seat and grandson was in the window seat.

 

[Debbie Jean]

Another option would be to book the window seat directly behind him. It would let you avoid the middle seat, but still be easy enough to lean forward and talk to him if needed. Probably better than trying to talk across a stranger in the middle seat if you were in the aisle seat and grandson was in the window seat.

Thank you for pointing this out. It was my first thought. If you want to be next to your grandson, please select seats accordingly. Do not plan on switching or leaning over. Just because you didn't want it, there may actually be a reason I selected the middle seat, believe it or not.

 

[AngiTN]

We have never worried about a stranger in the middle. I'm on one side, then the stranger, then DGD. Never gave a thought about it.

 

[bumbershoot]

Yes, what does your grandson say?

And his parents.

They wouldn't bat an eye at having a stranger sit next to them.

Let’s face it; he’ll be sleeping or watching a movie or playing a video game on his phone anyway. (And so will most adults)



My son and I think aisle/aisle is the best. He likes it even more if he’s a row back from me so I can’t see what he’s watching lol

 

[extreme8]

When my wife and I travel together (empty nesters ) we do middle and aisle.Once we lift the arm rest there is plenty of room for us.