A month or two ago I was flying with a business colleague from Albuquerque to Denver on United. I use a manual wheelchair and am very independent. We were very early and hanging around the boarding area. When the gate agent arrived, she came over to me and asked me for my boarding pass, and if I was travelling with anyone. I interpreted this as something like "is someone assisting you" and answered no.

She then upgraded me to FC, leaving me feeling very guilty about my colleague who wound up in 28B or the moral equivalent.

What do you all do about upgrades when travelling with others? Is it every woman for herself?

Thanks,
Katja