Originally Posted by
Yaatri
The guy probably wouldn't mind paying for F for such a special occasion. They might have purchased full Y fare or another fare that upgrades at the time of booking. They could both be DMs.
On the other hand, if DL was in on it, they might have been upgraded as a PR gesture.
The news article said the guy was a options trader in NY. If he is a decent trader at a bulge bracket firm, he is likely pulling mid six figures so I am sure he can afford to splurge on Domestic F tickets for his proposal

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