2 suites + 1 economy possible
Oct 2, 2016, 6:43 am
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2 suites + 1 economy possible
If my wife and I are traveling with a toddler, can we save some points by booking 2 Suites and 1 Economy instead of 3 Suites?
On check-in, my wife and kid would sit in Suites. I would sit in economy. After take-off, I join them. Is it possible? Will they kick me out during turbulence when we are supposed to fasten seat beats? Is it frowned upon?
I'd prefer not to book 3 Suites. My 3 year old does not need a Suite for himself. Besides, we would all hang out in the 2 connected suites anyway. (don't think 3 can connect). Thanks.
On check-in, my wife and kid would sit in Suites. I would sit in economy. After take-off, I join them. Is it possible? Will they kick me out during turbulence when we are supposed to fasten seat beats? Is it frowned upon?
I'd prefer not to book 3 Suites. My 3 year old does not need a Suite for himself. Besides, we would all hang out in the 2 connected suites anyway. (don't think 3 can connect). Thanks.
Oct 2, 2016, 12:43 pm
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Not sure this is true. Oftentimes, when I fly, I can move to another seat once the plane has taken off. I'm pretty sure I can join others in Suites once the plane takes off. I'm not taking another person's seat - just joining them, and there is more than enough room to spare.
Oct 2, 2016, 1:28 pm
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Not sure this is true. Oftentimes, when I fly, I can move to another seat once the plane has taken off. I'm pretty sure I can join others in Suites once the plane takes off. I'm not taking another person's seat - just joining them, and there is more than enough room to spare.
Oct 2, 2016, 6:48 pm
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Not sure this is true. Oftentimes, when I fly, I can move to another seat once the plane has taken off. I'm pretty sure I can join others in Suites once the plane takes off. I'm not taking another person's seat - just joining them, and there is more than enough room to spare.
In the best case scenario, in an empty Suites cabin, the crew might allow you to join your wife and baby for a meal, but you'll have to spend the rest of your flight in economy. In the worst case scenario, you might be asked to remain in your seat and any visits to be done by your wife instead.
Oct 2, 2016, 9:10 pm
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In the best case scenario, in an empty Suites cabin, the crew might allow you to join your wife and baby for a meal, but you'll have to spend the rest of your flight in economy. In the worst case scenario, you might be asked to remain in your seat and any visits to be done by your wife instead.
Oct 2, 2016, 9:19 pm
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Not sure this is true. Oftentimes, when I fly, I can move to another seat once the plane has taken off. I'm pretty sure I can join others in Suites once the plane takes off. I'm not taking another person's seat - just joining them, and there is more than enough room to spare.
Oct 2, 2016, 10:07 pm
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Oct 2, 2016, 10:22 pm
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I mean, I wasn't exactly going to ask them for permission 
I'm actually pretty sure I can swing this. It has worked on other airlines, where I just swing up. As long as you're not disruptive and don't eat their food, no one cares. In the Suites, you can actually close the door and window, and ask for privacy, so it is even less conspicuous. I'd just go over and close the door behind me.
I wouldn't need or take an empty Suites cabin. I'd be booking 2 Suites already, so they would lower the barrier between the two to create a room with a double bed. More than enough room for us.
That won't work (especially with 3 people) because all the Suites will probably be taken. Having said that, I have done this successfully when I was by myself on other airlines - moving up to business class where there a single empty business class seat.
But if you already have 2 Suites (turned into a closed room, requesting privacy), I think I'll be able to go up and simply close the door behind me.
I'm actually pretty sure I can swing this. It has worked on other airlines, where I just swing up. As long as you're not disruptive and don't eat their food, no one cares. In the Suites, you can actually close the door and window, and ask for privacy, so it is even less conspicuous. I'd just go over and close the door behind me. I wouldn't need or take an empty Suites cabin. I'd be booking 2 Suites already, so they would lower the barrier between the two to create a room with a double bed. More than enough room for us.
But if you already have 2 Suites (turned into a closed room, requesting privacy), I think I'll be able to go up and simply close the door behind me.
Oct 2, 2016, 10:30 pm
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I mean, I wasn't exactly going to ask them for permission I'm actually pretty sure I can swing this. It has worked on other airlines, where I just swing up. As long as you're not disruptive and don't eat their food, no one cares. In the Suites, you can actually close the door and window, and ask for privacy, so it is even less conspicuous. I'd just go over and close the door behind me.
I wouldn't need or take an empty Suites cabin. I'd be booking 2 Suites already, so they would lower the barrier between the two to create a room with a double bed. More than enough room for us.
That won't work (especially with 3 people) because all the Suites will probably be taken. Having said that, I have done this successfully when I was by myself on other airlines - moving up to business class where there a single empty business class seat.
But if you already have 2 Suites (turned into a closed room, requesting privacy), I think I'll be able to go up and simply close the door behind me.
I'm actually pretty sure I can swing this. It has worked on other airlines, where I just swing up. As long as you're not disruptive and don't eat their food, no one cares. In the Suites, you can actually close the door and window, and ask for privacy, so it is even less conspicuous. I'd just go over and close the door behind me. I wouldn't need or take an empty Suites cabin. I'd be booking 2 Suites already, so they would lower the barrier between the two to create a room with a double bed. More than enough room for us.
That won't work (especially with 3 people) because all the Suites will probably be taken. Having said that, I have done this successfully when I was by myself on other airlines - moving up to business class where there a single empty business class seat.
But if you already have 2 Suites (turned into a closed room, requesting privacy), I think I'll be able to go up and simply close the door behind me.
Oct 2, 2016, 10:37 pm
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I don't really see how this is different than manufactured spending, churning, applying for credit cards you are not entitled to through loopholes, etc., which is what like half the conversations on this website are devoted to.
It's just another way to get a better deal at the expense of the inattentiveness of a big company, whether that is an airline or a bank.
It's just another way to get a better deal at the expense of the inattentiveness of a big company, whether that is an airline or a bank.
Oct 2, 2016, 10:49 pm
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I don't really see how this is different than manufactured spending, churning, applying for credit cards you are not entitled to through loopholes, etc., which is what like half the conversations on this website are devoted to.
It's just another way to get a better deal at the expense of the inattentiveness of a big company, whether that is an airline or a bank.
It's just another way to get a better deal at the expense of the inattentiveness of a big company, whether that is an airline or a bank.
Last edited by cowie; Oct 2, 2016 at 10:55 pm