A few years ago I was seated next to a quite large gent on a long haul QF flight in economy. He was as good about trying to contain himself in his seat as he could as well as apologetic, but. The fight appeared full but I asked the cabin crew if there was anywhere else I could sit. They got me the single empty seat - that was apparently ‘booked/ticketed empty as a couple’ (!!) so someone had a guaranteed empty seat next to them (still less cost than premium economy) and they negotiated with the single flyer holding two ticketed seats who was kind enough to give an OK under the circumstances. I am sure the airline did something nice for that really nice traveller in return. Probably a once in a zillion outcome.
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