Originally Posted by patty canuck

Might have to fly like our kids and all of us (2 adults and 2 kids) have gold status ... our kids have had it since 2 years and 2-3 months old each (once we started paying for their own seats). They will never go back (check my signature ... still applies 10 years later). Travelling with friends up to 4 others is great as we can bring 4 people into the lounge. Not sure if your family travel a lot for personal like we do though that your child can get *A status? That is the price of the "lounge life", but we also maintain status for all members of the family for the added priority boarding status (ie winter jackets space - Zone 2); upgrades+ (our oldest has a 70% hit on upgrades pre-COVID and never sure why we are not upgraded as regularly as her) and an extra bag in some capacity regardless of fare. Our kids are now coming of age for school trips that our school does far away and if on the same PNR, their status permeates through the others on the PNR

In regard to CLL, might be easier just to talk/call to inhouse reservations, let alone Accor Global reservations and make your plea; any idea on status matching - you stated you did a lot of travel with Marriott - are you Marriott Titanuium (top tier) and maybe they can match to at least Accor Platinum or Diamond? I always find it easier to discuss in person and you would be surprised just how much you might additionally get! (old school debate and bargaining which newer generations have lost the art of ... or just talk to another human rather than a bot)