Originally Posted by DrBeeper
Try UA. Once, as a PREM EXEC, I sat in the first row of coach. Biz was empty. Then, a mechanic brought his wife and three children onto the plane and they plunked themselves down in business. I asked the FA for the reasoning - she just smiled an walked away.
Had you tried to upgrade using certificates, miles or Dollars? If you didn't, then you have
absolutely nothing to complain about. Employees (and their families) are allowed
SPACE AVAILABLE Business Class travel. Obviously space was available.