BA LHR to JFK - Wife in Economy [while husband is in CW]
Jan 10, 2019, 8:51 am
#1
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BA LHR to JFK - Wife in Economy [while husband is in CW]
Hi guys!
Wondering what you'd all do in this situation.
I am travelling via aredemption work trip to new york in business class later this month. My wife is looking to come too; unfortunately there isn't any redemption inventory for business or first for her and we'd rather not pay full whack.
If she goes Economy or Economy plus, are there still opportunities to mingle? Could she sit on my footrest thing for a while, perhaps?
Or do you think this would be wildly frowned upon and that people in different classes should not fraternise!
Wondering what you'd all do in this situation.
I am travelling via a
If she goes Economy or Economy plus, are there still opportunities to mingle? Could she sit on my footrest thing for a while, perhaps?
Or do you think this would be wildly frowned upon and that people in different classes should not fraternise!
Last edited by toomuchlhr; Jan 10, 2019 at 10:33 am
Jan 10, 2019, 8:58 am
#3
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So its probably worth paying the extra for WTP so that I'd have the opportunity to upgrade if inventory comes up?
Jan 10, 2019, 9:17 am
#8
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In my home there would be a big discussion, with both of us insisting the other gets the J seat. 
Returning to OP problem, WT+ and see if anything better comes up (award availability or poug or even aup).
Or in the best FT style, check ex-EU prices
Returning to OP problem, WT+ and see if anything better comes up (award availability or poug or even aup).
Or in the best FT style, check ex-EU prices
Jan 10, 2019, 9:25 am
#9
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On the basis that the redemption means that your employer isn't paying for the ticket, do the chivalrous thing and let your wife have the seat in the highest cabin. Major brownie points.
Jan 10, 2019, 9:51 am
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Jan 10, 2019, 9:54 am
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It’s not about brownie points it’s about love and respect, I would never let my wife sit in an inferior seat to mine.
Last edited by Can I help you; Jan 10, 2019 at 10:00 am
Jan 10, 2019, 10:03 am
#14
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as noted above, book WT+ and fingers crossed for upgrade availability!
while the CW isnt suited for a guest on the foot-rest, ive had no second glance the two or three times i've asked if my partner in economy could sit with me for a short bit in F on LHR-SIN flights where it normally happens due to various work circumstances.
while the CW isnt suited for a guest on the foot-rest, ive had no second glance the two or three times i've asked if my partner in economy could sit with me for a short bit in F on LHR-SIN flights where it normally happens due to various work circumstances.
Jan 10, 2019, 10:05 am
#15
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It's a bit of a long-shot but it might be worth getting to the airport nice and early and asking for a downgrade for your ticket at check-in, so you can sit together in WTP, and maybe a kindly check-in agent will upgrade your wife.
Definitely not guaranteed (and I don't even know how much leeway a check-in agent would have, anyway).
Definitely not guaranteed (and I don't even know how much leeway a check-in agent would have, anyway).