KC-10 Driver
19th Apr 2008, 08:13
I'm hoping that someone reading this post can offer help for friends of mine who are flying on Lufthansa today, from Frankfurt to Chicago.
Here's the story: The parents of one of my co-workers are flying home today after visiting my co-worker here in Germany. My friend's mother threw out her back yesterday, and is in extreme pain.
They called the United Airlines (the tickets were purchased from United, using frequent flier miles), to see if they could change the departure date to allow time for her back to heal. United told them that they could not change the flight, and would have to purchase new tickets (very expensive at the last minute).
They realize they will have to travel today. However, I'd like to ask if anyone can offer advice on how they could possibly get an upgrade. If my friend's 65 year old mother has to sit in a coach seat for 9+ hours, she'll be in agony. A business or first class seat will at least allow her to lie horizontally, or almost horizontally.
Any advice is much appreciated. They are traveling on LH 432 today (19 Apr), FRA-ORD. Please PM if you prefer.
Here's the story: The parents of one of my co-workers are flying home today after visiting my co-worker here in Germany. My friend's mother threw out her back yesterday, and is in extreme pain.
They called the United Airlines (the tickets were purchased from United, using frequent flier miles), to see if they could change the departure date to allow time for her back to heal. United told them that they could not change the flight, and would have to purchase new tickets (very expensive at the last minute).
They realize they will have to travel today. However, I'd like to ask if anyone can offer advice on how they could possibly get an upgrade. If my friend's 65 year old mother has to sit in a coach seat for 9+ hours, she'll be in agony. A business or first class seat will at least allow her to lie horizontally, or almost horizontally.
Any advice is much appreciated. They are traveling on LH 432 today (19 Apr), FRA-ORD. Please PM if you prefer.