Why do familys have to sit together

[North of Mouse]

I am not talking kids I am talking 13 and up you are all getting to the same place at the same time, btw I am talking normal 13 and up if your traveling buddy is disabled I can understand that as well

Well, I think it must be obvious that you don't have children

Your emotional ties do not end at 13 (or 45----). We've always wanted to be close together because I like to be able to 'see' my kids when we are traveling - it's a mother's emotional security feeling of peace - also in case of any need, you are there for them. We also like to be able to have conversations together.

 

[cluvsdisney]

We sit together because it's our vacation, we like each other, and we're a family.

Exactly! We don't have kids but we like to sit together on the plane. We would move to help out a family with younger children but we pay extra for the even more leg room seats (we generally fly jet blue) to help insure we sit together.

Why does it matter? I'm not sure why this is a question.

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

Because we are family.

 

[3Gsandme]

Well, I think it must be obvious that you don't have children Your emotional ties do not end at 13 (or 45----). We've always wanted to be close together because I like to be able to 'see' my kids when we are traveling - it's a mother's emotional security feeling of peace - also in case of any need, you are there for them. We also like to be able to have conversations together.

This.

I want to be sure, in case of an emergency, that my child is someone's priority. I prefer her to be within arm's reach of myself or my husband. She's a smart, responsible girl, but I don't know how she'd fare in an emergency. She's safest with me or dh.

 

[delilah]

We sit together because it's our vacation, we like each other, and we're a family.

This exactly. It is easier to be in the middle seat between my son and husband who are of normal, average size and practice good hygiene than to be stuck between two strangers. It is nice to have somebody to talk to, and who won't be upset if I fall asleep and lean into them.

I sometimes fly alone. I once flew from Denver to Indianapolis in a row with two large people. Fortunately, I had an aisle seat. The gentleman in the middle seat (who had a seat belt extender) sort of was sitting on top of me, just a little. I couldn't move. I had a blood clot in my leg about 2 wks later. When I chose my seats when I booked my flight, I was the first one in that row. This is why it is just nicer to sit next to people I know.

 

[tinkerbellandeeyor]

Thanks everyone

 

[APiratesLifeForMe2]

I am not talking kids I am talking 13 and up you are all getting to the same place at the same time, btw I am talking normal 13 and up if your traveling buddy is disabled I can understand that as well

I like to sit together because as another poster said, we like each other. We don't "have" to sit together. That being said, I would never ask someone to move so I can sit next to my DH. If they got there before me, they chose the seat for a reason and I don't think it's right of me to say "we got here late can you please move to the back by the bathrooms where your seat won't recline so I can sit next to my hubby". I don't think there is anything wrong with saying you won't offer up your seat since there may be a certain reason you chose it. Of course this is just my opinion.

 

[tinkerbellandeeyor]

I like to sit together because as another poster said, we like each other. We don't "have" to sit together. That being said, I would never ask someone to move so I can sit next to my DH. If they got there before me, they chose the seat for a reason and I don't think it's right of me to say "we got here late can you please move to the back by the bathrooms where your seat won't recline so I can sit next to my hubby". I don't think there is anything wrong with saying you won't offer up your seat since there may be a certain reason you chose it. Of course this is just my opinion.

It is not that I don't like my family but I have a family member and let's put it this way it would be good luck if we were not sitting together long story, and it is just a tool to get from point a to b once their you will have all the time in the world with them.

And on another armament when my dad and I vacation together we are not even on the same plan he flys from CA I fly from FL

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

I enjoy sitting with my family when I travel. My dd, 20, is still a somewhat nervous flier...she is experienced but nervous! Go figure. I fully realize that when I fly SW, I am taking a chance of not finding seats that will accommodate all of us. But I do everything in my power to make that happen...I book as early as possible, I pay for EBCI.

Do I 'have' to sit with my family? No. Then again, I don't 'have' to go to WDW. I don't 'have' to fly. It's a choice. Have I given up a seat to allow a family to be seated together? I've offered but have yet to be moved. If I do due diligence, and want to sit with my family, then no...I am not offering. If flying alone, and there is no specific need for a particular seat, then yes, I will offer.

^^^ What she said ^^^

We fly Jetblue for a lot of reasons, but the ability to select our seats upon booking is one of the most important reasons (third only to the extra space and TV's on each seat). We don't have to sit together, but we WANT to be able to sit together, so we choose to fly with an airline where we can select who we sit with, where on the plane we sit, etc.

And hey, my kiddo might be grown, but I don't fly very well, so i like to be sitting next to one of my family members should I have the kind of flight that requires me utilizing the barf bag . Better to throw up from New York to Florida next to someone who will not hate you for it .

 

[APiratesLifeForMe2]

It is not that I don't like my family but I have a family member and let's put it this way it would be good luck if we were not sitting together long story, and it is just a tool to get from point a to b once their you will have all the time in the world with them.

And on another armament when my dad and I vacation together we are not even on the same plan he flys from CA I fly from FL

There are definitely some people I would probably hope not to sit next to in my plethora of family members. Though I would feel bad though by saying "I'll take this seat, you take that one over there." Luckily I don't travel with those people

 

[busyshrew]

Not just because we are family and like one another, but also.....
The airplane seats are small, and crowded. When DH, DD and I are together, we can "share" one another's personal space and can often stretch out / lean on each other, etc. in ways that we certainly NEVER would with complete strangers!

And oh, on longer flights with meals involved, we switcheroo & share food like crazy too.

 

[sersee05]

I changed my mind..My sixteen year old is moody today... She can go sit with Grumpy gus in the back.

 

[lylone]

I like to sit next to my soon to be husband so I can squeeze his hand when we take off. If we were separated I don't know who or what I would squeeze! Plus I get claustrophobic and panic, so I prefer up front and an aisle seat. Soon to be hubby can have the window.

 

[seashoreCM]

This exactly. (snip)

I sometimes fly alone. I once flew from Denver to Indianapolis in a row with two large people. Fortunately, I had an aisle seat. The gentleman in the middle seat (who had a seat belt extender) sort of was sitting on top of me, just a little. I couldn't move. I had a blood clot in my leg about 2 wks later. When I chose my seats when I booked my flight, I was the first one in that row. This is why it is just nicer to sit next to people I know.

For this one, which is a little OT, you don't have to pay extra up front for a seat assignment (some airlines) or pay for early boarding (some airlines). The airline must move people around so no one is sitting on top of you even a little, when you pose the request in front of the captain and the ground complaint resolution officer before departure.

(You may end up being the one who is moved around within the plane. If the flight is full the airline should be asking for volunteers although it can also bump someone who is taking up more space than he purchased and no compensation would be due.)

 

[ncc1701]

Not just because we are family and like one another, but also.....
The airplane seats are small, and crowded. When DH, DD and I are together, we can "share" one another's personal space and can often stretch out / lean on each other, etc. in ways that we certainly NEVER would with complete strangers!

And oh, on longer flights with meals involved, we switcheroo & share food like crazy too.

Agreed . We haven't been on flights with meals in a while, but we share the snacks we each picked up in the shops in the terminal.However since it is just the 2 of us we would seperate to keep a parent with a child or someone with an older parent together.Since we almost always fly USAir that is usually not an issue.

 

[MaleficentRN]

I like my family. I even love my family most days, but I don't have to sit with them.I think it depends on how long a flight we are on would I care if we sat next to each other. More than 4 hours, I'd want to sit with them just to have their company. On a three hour or so flight, I don't have to sit with my 14 year old. She'll either be reading, playing a game or watching a video the whole time.
And my kids are seasoned travelers.She knows as well, if not better, as most adults what to do in an emergency.
I've been on a few flights where my family did not sit together. One, my then 9 year old, DS sat next to another boy his age and they played on their video games together. He enjoyed the flight more than if he sat next to his magazine reading mom.

 

[lurkernj]

I have teen boys and I don't necessarily have to sit with them, I at least like them to sit together and DH/me together, so 2 and 2.

There is certainly the personal space issue, if I'm going to be napping, rubbing thighs, elbows and whatever else, I'd rather it be with my family.

Also we will download movies on our ipads and watch them together(small connector that allows 2 sets of headphones), or play a game of scrabble on there or whatever to make the time go by.

 

[momof2gr8kids]

Actually, my kids 12 and 9 don't want to sit with us! lol They like being on their own. That said my dd is an experienced flyer and has travelled with a team without me quite a few times.

I think they like the freedom of feeling independent, yet in a safe area where we are still there - but they can pretend we are not. Kwim? I think they just want to be able to order pop instead of juice when the stewardess comes around ..... LOL

 

[CarolMN]

I do not HAVE to sit with my DH, but I STRONGLY prefer to do so. Flying isn't at all enjoyable these days. Space is at a premium. I prefer to share tight quarters with my family rather than strangers.

I hate getting stuck next to a stranger who sits with his legs splayed into my space and thinks the armrest belongs entirely to him!

In all fairness, I do not know how some people even fit into the seat and the shoulders, arms & legs must go somewhere.

 

[Pooh2]

We sit together because it's our vacation, we like each other, and we're a family.

Same here! I want to spend my travel time and money enjoying my time with my spouse.