Originally Posted by
arollins
Lots of people travel every day with injuries, and not get upgraded, unless they have status or pay for it.
I traveled for a week around New Zealand and flew back (in the cramped 10 abreast Y seats on NZ's 773) with a broken foot bone. If my then-37-year-old body could survive, no doubt this 15 year old kid can make it in coach with his sprain. If not, pay to upgrade or change the date if it's too much.