<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by prof:
I must say that, judging by this board, the attitude of those who fly at the front of the plane is incredibly hostile to fellow frequent flyers who, for whatever reasons, are back in WT or even WT+. It's nice to see bagold's spirit of generosity, or at least of concern. </font>
There is nothing hostile in my attitude. I do not believe that a problem known in advance is a justification for the airline to give an upgrade. The person is in a position to make a decision on whether to travel in the class paid or whether he needs to pay for a higher class ( or use miles to upgrade if his membership is in a market which allows it ). If he was already away and this had occurred before the return, then I would be suggesting that this is perhaps something to take up with his travel insurer.
I am pretty tall, if I travel in economy in a non exit row, I would be uncomfortable and it is unsuitable for me for a long journey, is this a good reason why I should be upgraded or is it an issue where I need to decide whether to pay extra?
Dave