On Our Way

Departing on an AA 777 from LAX, Marilyn and I had what we thought were great seats. In the middle of the plane, three rows from the back and each of us on the same row with aisle seats. The gal at check in said most anyone would trade us for those seats—they're in high demand. The middle two seats of our row were taken and little did we know what a challenge these two German gals (probably our age) would be. As I approached my seat, one of the gals looked at the seat arrangement up above the seat (D,E,F,G) and was in my seat. I saw that two rows of two window seats were empty and I attempted to communicate to her that if no one claims those seats, her and her friend could move there. Or, I could move there. Unfortunately, only one of those two-seater rows remained vacant. The German gal took my aisle seat. I said, no, they should take the two-seater and Marilyn and I want our seats (keeping the two in the middle free). Of course, she didn't agree with me and Marilyn said she would stay put. Since Marilyn and I wanted to talk, she convinced the German gal to switch aisle seats with her (only took about 10 minutes of hand movements and English) and we at least sat across the aisle from each other. Then one of the German ladies disappeared during the flight and the other German gal stretched out on all three seats with Marilyn sitting up in the aisle seat. My seat was very comfortable since I was one of two seats being occupied next to the window and in the back where three seats goes down to two.  

Other than the seat negotiations, this 777 flight was wonderful. There were at least 50 movies to choose from along with games, etc. to view on the seat back in front of us. Lots of leg room and a very smooth flight. That works for me!