Originally Posted by
Antarius
The challenge with doing this is, OP + 1 Pax can be upgraded, the other 2 pax get stuck without EP benefits like MCE.
So overall, the OP needs to decide which of the 2 options they want. Unfortunately, there isn't a win-win
Depends. If the OP books tickets before splitting, they can keep MCE seats unless there is a change.
Bags, of course wouldn't be much of an issue if they travel only with one each, like most people