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That's not really a good assumption, OP. Many people prioritize getting an aisle seat no matter where it is in the plane. [/quote]

Exactly.  [b]Someone might have picked that precise seat because they need quick and easy access to the bathroom.[/b]  You just never know.  It could be super easy to change seats, it could be hard.  Pay for your seats now and you can stop thinking about it OP.  I don't care how "expensive" it is, put some value on your peace of mind. [/quote]

[b]I'm 'that person.'  Because of chronic illnesses, whether I'm solo or with DC, I *always* choose the seat most accessible to the bathroom.  I now have a medical condition that also involves an immobile leg, so for disability purposes I'm always on the right side of the plane:  I pay for any upgrades or accommodations I need to achieve this.  It really really is a medical issue.  So, OP, if you and your family were looking for a seat in the back row aisle, and I had 'the seat' blocking your plan, I would not trade with you unless I were within one row of the bathroom.  Not because I am cruel, or family insensitive, or any of those things, but because I am disabled and have qualified and paid for special needs.[/b]

I really don't mean to sound so harsh but I am just REALLY not understanding why you wouldn't at least try to budget some of this into your travels (even if it's paying for two seats together *somewhere* on the plan -- at least that way you could ensure your most vulnerable child would have a parent with him/her.[/quote]

Does the airline really make you pay to select your seat in this situation?[/quote]

IME, yes. They will do what they will do for OP, if you choose not to pay. They will ask if there is a volunteer who can put themselves out in order to accommodate you. But unless you pay for what you need or want, you are depending on the kindness of strangers.

OP needs to get over herself and pay for the accommodations she wants. It's incredibly rude to assume other people aren't making choices for their own needs. I need to be near a bathroom, so I always choose an aisle seat. Given a choice, I imagine people would rather an unattended 4 year old pee herself than a 60 year old. I know which I'd prefer, so no OP, I'm not switching.[/quote]

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