Originally Posted by
Kacee
OP''s point is it's incredibly cheap of SQ not to allow a companion on the same reservation to also select an adjacent seat for free. I agree. Though sadly these sorts of charges are becoming more common throughout the industry.
Meanwhile, on UA, 1K benefits allow me to bring as many as 8 companions into Economy Plus. They don't even have to be on the same reservation.
Maybe we can't compare apple with orange. SQ don't have economy plus , and don't drag passenger off the plane.