<p>When I’m in first or business class (and I’m almost always by myself), I will switch with anyone who asks me. In fact, I try to notice if the person who I’m sitting next to is talking to someone, and I’ll just ask them if they’d like me to switch. I usually will do the same in coach, as long as it’s not to a middle seat. They appreciate not having to ask. A first class seat anywhere is great, as far as I’m concerned. But there are some people who make a big deal, and it is annoying. They will sigh, or groan, or say no, even if they’re just going to another aisle seat right in front of them. They really wanted THAT seat. It’s ridiculous. Usually what we’ll do is if there’s two of us traveling in first class, we’ll ask whomever looks nicest, first. If one of us is in coach and the other is in first class, we’ll ask the coach person if they want to swap and go into first class. Since they’re usually sitting in the middle seat, they have their stuff gathered and are outta that seat in about two seconds flat.</p>