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On one flight, I discovered my seat was double-booked, and another passenger had been assigned the same seat. I calmly informed the cabin crew, who quickly checked the seating chart and arranged an alternative seat for me. While initially stressful, the situation was resolved without much hassle, and I learned to always confirm my seat during online check-in. Just Inform to the cabin crew, dont panic on that time, they will arrange for you...
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Hi Shubham, Oh, totally—seat troubles on flights are practically a rite of passage! Whether it's a broken recliner, a non-functional entertainment screen, or the classic middle seat surprise when you booked a window, it happens more often than airlines would like to admit. What I usually do: Politely flag a crew member—they’re often super helpful and might move you to another available seat. If it’s minor (like a faulty tray table), just ask for assistance and work around it. For bigger issues (like someone else in your seat or an unusable seat you paid extra for), talk to the ground staff or gate agent before boarding if possible—they often have more flexibility to reassign seats. And if nothing can be fixed mid-flight? Follow up with the airline’s customer service after landing—you can sometimes get miles, vouchers, or partial refunds if you make a calm and clear case.
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Yes, I’ve had trouble with my seat on a flight before! On one occasion, my seat wouldn’t recline properly, which made the long flight uncomfortable. I first tried adjusting the lever multiple times to no avail. After a while, I spoke with a flight attendant, and they kindly offered to move me to another seat when one became available. They were really accommodating, and it definitely made the rest of the flight much more comfortable! It’s always worth asking the staff for help if something goes wrong — they’re usually happy to assist. Has anyone else had a similar experience?
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