So you understand that we have no control over this, yet you come into the thread anyway to tell us that we’re your last option (even though we’re one of many that have given up on the social distancing charade)? How is that anything *but* whining?

Look, I get it - it’s not great being crammed into a tube during COVID. And I also understand that passenger perception is all that matters when it comes to AA’s ability to get me paid. But tone matters too, and your initial post certainly didn’t make it sound like you were interested in having a discussion about it.

I apologize for my tone , in actuality I was venting a bit , but I am rooting for you guys like I stated I have a lot of brothers and sisters ( former freight dogs ) flying for American , and wish them and you well , I just would like the experience when I’m DHing on you all to be a bit less intimate . Cheers , sincerely.

As everyone else here says, empty middle seats are just window dressing. Airlines are in business to make money. People voluntarily accept the risk when they purchase a ticket. No one is forced to fly. I suggest that if you are that worried about flying, then you should just stay at home or find an alternate form of transportation.

Cheers man - I apologize too. With all the crazy COVID related trolling going on around APC I’m probably wound more tight than I should be. :)

You're an ignorant customer who is letting fear rule you. Just don't fly, stay home and leave the tough stuff to those with some intellect.

hey I get it , you’re in charge of customer service 😂

kudos for actually replying to someone who backed you in to a corner. Generally on here people just ignore the really “hard hitting” posts. That being said..........

You are essentially admitting his post is correct and yet still holding on to your complaints about the middle seat?

Spreading these opinions(I’m sure you have mentioned this stuff to your family who then tell friends and it runs from from there) will most certainly contribute to increasing furlough numbers at whichever airlines decide to furlough.

Here’s a short summary on what I gleaned from your post:

“I know it’s impossible to social distance on an airplane Given the measurements between seats I was presented with but it just “feels better” when the middle seat is empty. I’m going to push my company to book away from American or any other airline that fills middle seats.”

I’ll come back in a few months and let you know how it “feels” to be furloughed.

Customer education you mean? :D

you rock I can take the criticism

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