Originally Posted by
tentseller
My DW travels sometimes with me TPAC on my SM. I never had problem getting her EC with me when I call in. Agent claim that DM/PM get one companion (spouse/children with same surname) EC/baggage benefit.
Yes but that is when you are also sitting in EC with her. In this case OP wants to sit in F and leave his family back in Y, thus he will not be exercising his benefit to free EC, thus he can't bring anyone along with him into EC. Nor should he be able to.