sits

Sitting in various contexts, from air travel to lounges, involves etiquette, policy, and personal comfort. Here’s a concise overview of key insights from recent sources.

Air Travel Seating Practices

• Passengers sometimes place bags on seats to “save” them, though Southwest Airlines does not prohibit this practice, leading to conflicts during boarding.
• Some travelers use tactics like crumpling tissues or pretending to argue with others to deter seatmates, especially on low-cost carriers like Southwest.🔗
• A 2023 incident involved a woman side-sitting with her bare feet pressed against a seatmate, sparking online discussion about personal space on flights.🔗

Flight Attendant Policies

• United Airlines has been criticized for “long sit” policies, where flight attendants work extended duty periods, though these affect less than 1% of schedules and are tied to seniority-based scheduling.
• Some flight attendants prefer longer duty periods to finish trips faster and return home sooner, highlighting a trade-off between rest and efficiency.

Airport Lounges and Seating

• At the Amex Centurion Lounge in Seattle, passengers often use bags to barricade seats due to limited availability, reflecting a competitive environment for seating.
• The Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere (rebranding as Hyatt Regency Vienna on April 13, 2026) is well-connected to Vienna’s city center via a 5-minute walk to the main railway station and a 10-minute tram ride to the city center.🔗

Notable Incidents

• A British Airways passenger was reportedly told to remain seated during a 90-minute ground delay, though the claim of a 13-hour flight is disputed and likely misreported.