At the risk of continuing on the tangent rather than the topic, I find people can be quite unreasonable when it comes to moving, even if it is a "parallel" move. Recently, I tried to exchange 2A for 2D on a 320. The obviously upset occupant of 2A looked at me and stated loudly, "You don't understand! I must be on the south side of the aircraft for westbound travel!" At least she gave me a "reason." Frequently people just act as if it were impossible. And yes, I am always nice, and polite, and thankful...

As far as the companion UG, pray for 2 R's to be there at sweep--my only coach ride for 2007 so far was (I think) due to a companion in my record.