Originally Posted by
gumercindo
Have a question - my wife and I have separate MP accounts. I accumulate points a lot faster than she does (about 2x). We also have a good portion of points on UR.
For future bookings, what is the best way to handle family trips? Have myself use my MP account to handle me and maybe 2 kids and have her use her MP for herself and then hope to get seat assignments next to each other? ....
Being on 1 PNR or separate PNRs should not impact selecting seats -- no hardier, no easier.
What you suggested will work.
You can also book one-ways and use miles from different accounts each way (note in the case of cancellations one ways incur x2 cancel fees).