Travelling with someone in different Cabins
Hello,
I am travelling soonish with someone who is in economy. I (through Avios) have a Business class ticket. Neither of us have higher than Bronze status. Is there any chance they'd let him into the lounge with me? (cheeky I know) Or even, any chance if the seat is free next to me, that he could come up and chat for half hour or so. Completely get this is cheeky and if he wanted to travel with me he should have coughed up points or £. But has anyone got any experience of similar? |
Originally Posted by watsonville
(Post 31714885)
Is there any chance they'd let him into the lounge with me? (cheeky I know)
Or even, any chance if the seat is free next to me, that he could come up and chat for half hour or so. |
No to lounge
No to empty seat The general rule is that if travelling with someone in a lower class, you go and visit them, be that the airport terminal or onboard. The sole exception is in F where you can invite someone up for a drink or chat. |
What route?
pleople coming up for a ‘chat’ is down to the discretion of the CSM and depends on how full the flight is, and remember it does annoy other passengers. and I don’t see you swapping with some one down the back whilst you have a quick chat with your friend would be accepted either. |
Originally Posted by watsonville
(Post 31714885)
Hello,
I am travelling soonish with someone who is in economy. I (through Avios) have a Business class ticket. Neither of us have higher than Bronze status. Is there any chance they'd let him into the lounge with me? (cheeky I know) Or even, any chance if the seat is free next to me, that he could come up and chat for half hour or so. Completely get this is cheeky and if he wanted to travel with me he should have coughed up points or £. But has anyone got any experience of similar? |
Originally Posted by UKtravelbear
(Post 31714940)
and I don’t see you swapping with some one down the back whilst you have a quick chat with your friend would be accepted either.
I'd also add that it may be tempting to take a "no harm in asking" approach, and I've probably been guilty of saying that in the past. However, I've somewhat revised my opinion on that, and while there may be no great harm to you, it's probably both very irritating and very wearisome for the lounge guardians to be constantly turning away people who know they don't have access, so I'd say "don't be one of those people" My only relevant personal experience was on a very lightly loaded CityFlyer flight, where I commented Mrs BertieB was down the back and the SCCM said she could come up and sit with me if she liked, but she would be getting my breakfast and I'd be getting nothing! (which is what transpired) |
The general rule is that you go see your friend. Lots of places to have a cup of coffee or a drink at LHR and similarly, onboard if there is space in WT, you will likely be permitted to go see him.
Remember that even the latter is at the CC's discretion and you should first seek approval and try not to do this while there is service ongoing in CW, WT+ or WT. |
Hi. No on the lounge, but on the plane just wander down to the galley (economy) at the back or wherever it is. Passengers regularly meet there for a glass of juice or a coffee. I enjoy chatting with the CC and they often appreciate the chat on some really long routes to pass the time when everyone is asleep or watching movies in the dark. There is normally a bit of space to sit or stand and still not get in the way. So a good place for a quiet chinwag and a brew for 30 mins then back to your seats.
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No to either.
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For what it's worth I traveled back from Italy with four of my friends in October 2018 on BA. Two were flying BC and when we got to LHR, the other two got upgraded for nothing (lucky them), so all had lounge access other than me. One of them decided to ask if I could join them, and they said yes. Must of been an anomaly.
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I was traveling business from HEL to LHR and my friend in economy. I had reserved the last row in business and the seat next to me was empty. After meal service I asked if my friend could sit next to me for a while and the CSM granted my request and even offered a glass of champagne to him. So I guess there’s no harm in asking, maybe try to reserve the last row as it is more likely to be empty.
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I remember flying Virgin Upper Class in the early 90s, and my wife (girlfriend at the time) wasn’t flying but came to the airport to see me off, was allowed through security, and given a pass to the lounge to hang out with me there. Different and more innocent times.
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I flew from Palma to London City and was sitting in 1A with seat 1B being empty. My chums were in Economy seats 17A/B. One of these chums just sleeps on the plane. The doors were closed and I smiled at the CC and beckoned her to sit next to me for a moment which she duly did. I then wryly whispered if there was any chance that my pal (the awake one) in 17A could sit next to me. She glared at me and said 'You know I can't do that...........yes. ok, but can't guarantee a meal'. I thanked her and reminded her that he was in 17A. She replied that she wasn't going to go and get him and that I would have to do it. I walked down the plane and whispered to him to calmly and without fuss follow me to the front row leaving his cabin bags behind with the other friend. He'd already sensed what was happening and complied. He did get his (first choice) meal and we drank champagne.
I hope that answers your question :) |
Originally Posted by Bluekjp
(Post 31718938)
I flew from Palma to London City and was sitting in 1A with seat 1B being empty. My chums were in Economy seats 17A/B. One of these chums just sleeps on the plane. The doors were closed and I smiled at the CC and beckoned her to sit next to me for a moment which she duly did. I then wryly whispered if there was any chance that my pal (the awake one) in 17A could sit next to me. She glared at me and said 'You know I can't do that...........yes. ok, but can't guarantee a meal'. I thanked her and reminded her that he was in 17A. She replied that she wasn't going to go and get him and that I would have to do it. I walked down the plane and whispered to him to calmly and without fuss follow me to the front row leaving his cabin bags behind with the other friend. He'd already sensed what was happening and complied. He did get his (first choice) meal and we drank champagne.
I hope that answers your question :) |
The doors were closed and I smiled at the CC and beckoned her to sit next to me for a moment which she duly did. I then wryly whispered if there was any chance that my pal (the awake one) in 17A could sit next to me. She glared at me and said 'You know I can't do that...........yes. ok, but can't guarantee a meal'. |
Originally Posted by KARFA
(Post 31719305)
This sounds incredibly cringeworthy.
<shudder> OP. I second/third the ‘don’t be that person’ advice. Just ask if you can go down to where they’re sitting if you want/need to chat. Alternatively see if there is an AUP and pay for him to sit with you. |
I did this just a few weeks back, I was in CW, colleague in WTP.
I waited until meal service was out of the way then asked the CC dealing with my cabin if they could check if it was OK for me to nip back and see a colleague. CSD came to see me, said it was fine for me to go back if I wanted but as there was an empty CW seat next to me my colleague was welcome to join me for 'an hour or so' and there was no issue 'should you wish to grab them a drink and snack from the Club kitchen' I was very surprised and very grateful, both myself and my colleague sent thankyou in to the staff member, we kept it as 'great service' without specifics so as not to cause them issues. So, be nice, be humble, be sensible and have no expectation and things can happen for the good. |
Originally Posted by tuonopepper
(Post 31719692)
I did this just a few weeks back, I was in CW, colleague in WTP.
I waited until meal service was out of the way then asked the CC dealing with my cabin if they could check if it was OK for me to nip back and see a colleague. CSD came to see me, said it was fine for me to go back if I wanted but as there was an empty CW seat next to me my colleague was welcome to join me for 'an hour or so' and there was no issue 'should you wish to grab them a drink and snack from the Club kitchen' I was very surprised and very grateful, both myself and my colleague sent thankyou in to the staff member, we kept it as 'great service' without specifics so as not to cause them issues. So, be nice, be humble, be sensible and have no expectation and things can happen for the good. |
Or the upfont passenger could wile away flight time on his own
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I'll preface this by saying it wasn't BA, but I was on a flight one time where I was Y and friend was in J. It was an A320 with a grand total of 7 passengers onboard, no idea why it was so lightly loaded.
I asked cabin crew if I could sit beside my friend and the answer came back " If I let you, everybody will want to sit up front". Wasn't until later I counted the heads and realized that everyone could indeed sit in J with seats left over... |
I think the general feel of this thread is ask, but don't expect a yes.
If they do say yes, be thankful, gracious and discreet. If they say no, politely thank them for their time. |
I would personally not ask for my friend to join me in J. I’d ask the crew in my cabin if it’s ok for me to go visit them in Y and I would be happy with that. if the crew member suggest the contrary instead then fabulous.
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I was on a DL TATL and someone asked the pursar if their friend could have the empty seat next to her and gave him the seat number of theor friend.
"give me a moment" and he dissapeared then returned and said someting like "I'm afraid not but I've just checked and the seat next to your friend is empty and you are more than welcome to move there for the rest of the flight" Her face was a picture! |
@ UKtravelbear. that’s a gem.
Nice to hear of a Purser being one (or maybe three .... ?!) step ahead of a pushy passenger ........ :cool: |
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