Originally Posted by
ShyGuy
Personally I always go to the FD and ask for permission even when given a seat in the back. 50% of the time though I get the "oh you already have a seat in the back, why you here?" Even Spirit, last time LAX-DTW I got a seat in the back but still stopped up front to request permission. Same thing.
Never have had a crew look at me funny for requesting a ride after the gate agent has given me a seat. Never has a crew looked at me cross eyed with a “why are you here?”
Every single time it has been “ok, welcome aboard”
So I’m not really buying your 50% claim.