Originally Posted by
BlondeBomber
I don't see what the big problem is. I just upgrade myself then surrender the seat to my companion--and I go enjoy

myself in the back! (I have done this on a couple of occasions with my wife and my mom). That way I get upgrade priority and don't have to worry about silly rules. Have never had problems on board afterwards.
Exactly,however I ended up sitting in Y.

No problems either as the IC made a special effort to come back and ask if I had any special requests.

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