Underdog,
<snip>I am still confused as to why FC seats are considered a right?<snip>
It's a published benefit of status, however a certain person is overgeneralizing stating that Plats are whiners or cutting a Platitude, which is very untrue. All status's have their whiners. But that is a rarity not the norm for any level. I being a plat often resign myself to coach and know that the routes I fly mean that I will spend more time in coach than other plats. No point in making a fuss about it, That's just the way the cookie crumbles.
Originally Posted by bocastephen
I guess I have to agree here. If I am traveling with someone, I will try to get them the companion upgrade regardless of who else is on the list. If I am going to offer my benefit to a stranger (which I have done a couple times), I will check with the agent to make sure no other elite members are standing by for an upgrade who would be displaced by my 'companion'.
We are the same way, only after ensuring all elites have been upgraded and there are still empties up front will we upgrade a stranger.