Interesting responses. I am aware, of course about overbooking but this is simply about the boarding card having either the wrong or, in my case, no seat number on it. I have obviously been lucky to escape this until now. Since the check in agent verbally told me the seat number, I did not read the card. Silly boy.
As for unsuitable pax in o/wing (and other emergency) exits, there is a thread running in Airlines/Airports/Routes forum and it would be helpful if some CC could comment.
Thanks for all your replies. Now, who is going to serve me a fabbo cup of BA tea on Thursday morning??? The best thing about flying up here to see my mother is that I can drink alcohol to offset the effects of her driving when she picks me up at Ronaldsway (IOM).
But, going home - I have to drive. Not fair.
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