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pnwmom

(109,001 posts) Sun Jul 16, 2017, 02:20 PM Jul 2017

Update on Ann Coulter's Delta airlines temper tantrum. Delta has explained

that she was merely given a different seat with EXTRA LEGROOM IN THE SAME ROW.

And Delta didn't point this out but I will -- when you prebook a flight online, you are often informed that the seat choice is not guaranteed.

So she was pitching a fit because her non-guaranteed extra legroom seat was simply switched with another extra legroom seat in the same row.

But we wouldn't expect less of Coulter, right? If she has a chance to be a jerk, she will always take it.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2017/07/16/ann-coulter-had-to-switch-seats-on-a-delta-flight-then-came-the-tirade/?utm_term=.2b55a6e38c9f

“It appears her new seat was in the same row, just not the exact seat she had selected,” a Delta spokesman wrote to The Washington Post, adding that the airline would reach out to her about her concerns on the New York-to-Florida flight.

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Update on Ann Coulter's Delta airlines temper tantrum. Delta has explained (Original Post) pnwmom Jul 2017 OP

I once refused a change of seat. Yonnie3 Jul 2017 #1

When it comes down to it treestar Jul 2017 #2

The airline will "reach out to her"? louis-t Jul 2017 #3

It's grievance envy. Igel Jul 2017 #4

I was on a Delta flight where Charles Barkley had to fly in coach ThoughtCriminal Jul 2017 #5

Yonnie3

(17,500 posts)

1. I once refused a change of seat.

Reply to pnwmom (Original post)

Sun Jul 16, 2017, 02:53 PM

Jul 2017

Quite a different set of circumstances.

Third flight of the month, Dulles to Frankfort.
Full fare ticket for a silver frequent traveler.
I was in the front row of economy cabin in a 747 with no one next to me.
I was asked if I would move to the last row in a terrible seat up against the side of the plane.
The reason they asked was so some friends (not family) could sit together.

I was polite, said I was sorry and explained I was tired and needed to rest as I was working upon arrival. The attendant was pushy, but I still politely said no. She got on the phone and I was expecting to be told in no uncertain terms to move. A male attendant came back and I was thinking, oh well, time to move. He informed me there was an open seat in Business Class I could have. Score!

My point is, have a REASONABLE objection and be polite. Raising hell usually doesn't get you anywhere in this kind of situation.

Perhaps Coulter should be put on the no fly list for her irrational behavior. What might happen if her food was cold?

treestar

(82,383 posts)

2. When it comes down to it

Reply to pnwmom (Original post)

Sun Jul 16, 2017, 02:55 PM

Jul 2017

She really just needed attention and took the chance to get some.

She is like Julian A. - needs a fix every so often and takes the chance to get it.

louis-t

(23,309 posts)

3. The airline will "reach out to her"?

Reply to pnwmom (Original post)

Sun Jul 16, 2017, 03:06 PM

Jul 2017

I would hate to have that job. Listening to 'Puddin' bitch for 20 minutes.

Igel

(35,368 posts)

4. It's grievance envy.

Reply to pnwmom (Original post)

Sun Jul 16, 2017, 04:02 PM

Jul 2017

Others were aggrieved by airline policies and actions. She, too, must share in their grievance.

ThoughtCriminal

(14,050 posts)

5. I was on a Delta flight where Charles Barkley had to fly in coach

Reply to pnwmom (Original post)

Sun Jul 16, 2017, 04:37 PM

Jul 2017

He didn't whine about it, in fact he was very friendly to the crew and fellow passengers.

If Barkley can handle a coach seat for 5 hours, anyone can.

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