You CAN Go Home Again
On my way back to Florida, I sat next to that guy on the airplane. You know the guy to whom the rules do not apply? Yeah, that's the guy. You sat next to him once, too?
I upgraded to first class for my trip from a windy Newark Liberty International airport. It only cost me $60! With the delays caused by the high winds and the extra volume of holiday travelers, I was so glad to be able to get on (and off) the plane first, enjoy a wide seat, and get (as it turns out) really good food and drinks. As I settled into my 3rd row seat, the flight attendant asked me if I would trade seats with a woman in the first row bulkhead. There are no seats in front of the seats in the bulkhead row, so the woman in question had to put her case in the overhead. She had special medical issues, and she needed to be able to access her carry-on during the flight. Being the good sport that I am, I agreed and traded with her. I think the whole 'special medical needs' was just a ruse to get away from that guy.
