Originally Posted by
kale73
Why “Germany” in particular? I understand the answer is likely to be a ‘Nein’ but does LH have a reputation for ‘punishing’ presumptuous passengers?
Culturally, Germans don't look kindly on people who are seen to be trying to "game the system" or "bend the rules". In the US, nifty tricks to "improve" rules and systems are usually viewed positively, but Germans expect you to follow the procedures so that everyone can get on with life. It's not quite as strict as Japan in this regard, but I would still feel challenged to sell asking for an op-up in a way that would get me a smile.