Woohhahhh! INTF90 - You obviously work in customer services for a charter or lo-co airline. Comments like "The rest of us have to pay so why shouldn't you?" are totally uncalled for. I just asked a simple question and never suggested, implied nor intimated that I was entitled to any special treatment. Furthermore, to imply that I'll kick up a fuss if we don't get seats together is insulting, ignorant and rude.
My reasons for asking were quite genuine. And it is interesting to see the differences between a full fare, legacy airline and a UK charter airline. Not only is there difference in value for money (especially if you consider the distances flown) in the basic ticket, but also in add-on charges and the airline's attitude to its customers.