but here's the thing - exit seats used to be free (i used to check-in early at the airport and ask politely, i always got them), but:
1) they're often narrower due to trays/screens in armrests (this was a problem when i was heavier)
2) all the low-budget online check in crap combined with the fact that I now have to pay for the extra legroom is basically discrimination. Most people can choose to lose weight (i did) but can't choose to be shorter (I'm 196 cm).
The most infuriating thing is when they eventually do random assignment to the exit seats because nobody paid for them.
IMO, there should be a "I am tall" verification system that overrides paying for exit seats and prioritizes them.
but here's the thing - exit seats used to be free (i used to check-in early at the airport and ask politely, i always got them), but:
1) they're often narrower due to trays/screens in armrests (this was a problem when i was heavier)
2) all the low-budget online check in crap combined with the fact that I now have to pay for the extra legroom is basically discrimination. Most people can choose to lose weight (i did) but can't choose to be shorter (I'm 196 cm).
The most infuriating thing is when they eventually do random assignment to the exit seats because nobody paid for them.
IMO, there should be a "I am tall" verification system that overrides paying for exit seats and prioritizes them.