AN etiquette expert has revealed the worst thing that passengers do when swapping seats during a flight. Trading places is sometimes necessary but you could still find yourself making a blunder and seeming impolite if you get it wrong. 1 Etiquette experts have revealed the best way to swap seats on a plane Credit: Getty Many airlines these days either don't allow passengers to choose specific seats or charge extra for the privilege.
If you're unable to pick your perch and, for example, find yourself separated from your child, it's more than reasonable to ask a fellow holidaymaker to swap. However, etiquette guru and adult behaviour specialist Diane Gottsman urged travellers to consider their request carefully first. Diane explained that you should only ever ask to make the switch if you can offer an equivalent seat in return.
She told HuffPost : "Of course, you want to select a passenger who you can offer to exchange an equal or better seats so that you can sit next to a friend or family member." You should avoid asking anyone in a higher cabin class, as well as someone with a better seat position. For example, if you are in a middle seat, it would not be polite to ask someone in an aisle seat to swap unless absolutely necessary.
Jackie Vernon-Thompson, founder of From the Inside-Out School of Etiquette, added: "Convenience and comfort are considered when making arrangements. Most read in News Travel RALLY HORROR Sniper killed after attempted assassination of Trump at rally l.
