Originally Posted by DoubleJ
Thanks for the replies. I think I'll take the advice presented by splitting up the record into one (myself) and two (wife and child). Better chance of upgrade, and should be able to keep the child with an adult. And if we don't get upgraded, it shouldn't be so bad as I've been able to snag bulkhead seats on all the flights.
Not a big point, but if your wife/child have seating preferences (aisle or window with the middle seat), MAKE SURE you are assigned the "non-wanted" seat before you get upgraded...if you get upgraded they will NOT be able to move seats (within the elite section anyway).