<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Helen123:
Def. agree w/ wideman on downstair seating.. at least it will be easier to visit each other. Still I second Tango's suggestion, being such a good husband who "want his wife to get some rest and relaxation", you will score big if you offer your comfty J seat to her... 
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Thanks for all your suggestions, ppl. Based on your advice, here's what I'll do:
1. Get a seat downstairs (Aisle) - done that
2. Explain the situation to the check-in agent and ask for her "suggestion"
3. If not upgraded, exchange boarding passes with wife
4. Visit her at regular intervals during the flight
Talk to you all when I get back from HKG (hopefully after scoring big with the missus
!