Well if she is going to sit next to me, I might give it a go. Although I would insist that it is MY armrest.
It would be good for building up the leg muscles...and...airport security would give the frequent flyers a break.
As they would be able to tell who is a regular passenger.
They would walk off the plan like John Wayne.
Come to think of it O'Leary is a cowboy...these saddle seats are just what he needs...