Originally Posted by
Doc Savage
Yeah, I wouldn't worry about customs raising any eyebrows. Most people don't really consider PR to be part of the US, and it would be obvious where they're headed.
Even the US Immigration and Naturalization Service agents are confused.
I have a really good story about it but it's too OT.
+1, for the suggestion of
Henkybaby: If I were the OP I would fly in J (and maybe also the significant other) and let the rest that have no back problems fly in economy. I'm sure they would understand.