United staff 'forced frail grandma, 94, out of 2,800 Business seat into Economy for 16-hour flight

[MineralMan]

20. Well, I'm not one of those people. I'm 71 years old, myself.

So far, I have no trouble flying, and still qualify to sit in exit rows, which I always book if possible. I'm more than able and willing to do what is required in an emergency, so I pay the small extra fee to have a little more leg room.

Would I give up my seat in Business Class in such a situation? Probably I would, if it meant that an aged person did not have to move to a less comfortable seat. But, then, I never fly in Business Class, so that situation will never arise.

If I were a flight attendant, though, I would have dealt with the situation in some other way, probably by offering my assistance whenever and however that 94-year-old woman needed it. That would have avoided the problem altogether.

When I am 94, should I be lucky enough to live that long, I will no longer be taking trips on airplanes. I don't like doing so even at my current age. If someone wishes to visit with me, they would always be welcome to come to wherever I am.

Old age is difficult enough. Flying is difficult enough. The two don't mix well, generally.