Summary
A Southwest Airlines passenger noticed a pattern in the seat selection system when traveling with an infant on their lap. The third seat in their row would show as occupied after each seat change despite the plane having many empty seats. People suggested that the airline might block the seat temporarily for families traveling with infants.
Key Facts
- A Southwest passenger noticed a recurring issue when booking seats for a flight.
- They traveled with a partner and an infant who would sit on their lap.
- After changing their seats, a third seat in the row appeared occupied.
- It's speculated that the airline might block seats for families with infants.
- Another theory mentioned a technical system used by Southwest that blocks seats adjacent to certain passengers.
- Southwest recently implemented assigned seating, moving away from open seating.
- The airline aims to keep families seated together by accommodating infants as lap passengers.
- The case remains unverified as Newsweek reached out for more information.
