Swap places in business class with friend [duplicate]

Question to experienced travelers in both economy and business classes. I fly for work, in business. My daughter is flying privately, same flight, in economy. Long transpacific flight. Daughter never flew business, and I’d love to give her such possibility. But I can’t pay 5000 dollars for her business upgrade...

Do you think we could just swap boarding passes and places? A year ago same situation happened with my son and flight staff didn’t allow to swap.

But with 2 women - how will they know? Thanks

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Best Answer

As mentioned in this answer: Are you allowed to swap seats with a friend in a different booking class?

It's against the official "rules" but the flight crew has the leeway to allow it. You can always ask nicely but it's going to be hit or miss and there is no way to predict the outcome.

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Can I swap my business class seat to someone else?

As tempting as it might be to switch seats with a generous friend or family member seated in business or first class, passengers are often technically prohibited from making such a move. Airlines have implemented policies to ensure the safety of all passengers as well as to promote fairness among all passengers.

Can you swap seats on a plane?

As long as you ask though, you should be okay \u2013 there are no rules or laws against swapping seats. The best place to sit is actually the back of the plane, according to one flight attendant.

Do business class seats have more room?

Business class seats are bigger; wider and with more legroom than economy. The variations between airline standards for business class aren't huge, most seats being around 3 \u2013 4 inches wider than economy and with around 15 -20 inches more leg room.

Is it worth to upgrade to business class?

Business Class offers every passenger the chance to feel important. It gives those who have to work while they fly the ability to work with enough space to do so. There is simply more of everything in Business Class, so if you don't absolutely need it and it's going to break the bank, it may not be worth it.

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