Family Travel Dilemma: Is It Okay to Fly Parents in Business Class and Kids in Economy?

Is It Appropriate to Book Business Class for Parents While Kids Travel in Economy? A family debate has arisen over the appropriateness of parents flying in business class while their children remain in economy, accompanied by a supervising adult. Traditionally, the family always traveled together in the same cabin, but recent circumstances have prompted reconsideration. The question is whether different cabin classes pose a problem. The family clarifies that, for this specific trip, an additional adult will accompany the children to oversee them, making separate cabin arrangements necessary due to travel constraints. They emphasize that their intention is to ensure safety and support, not to create a class divide, but acknowledge that splitting cabins might feel uncomfortable or socially awkward. They point out that their young child is unlikely to need the amenities of business class, as he prefers to crawl in with a parent, and question whether flying in the front of the plane while the kids are in economy is problematic. The family faces challenges in securing award space for all five members. Despite having enough points and upgrades, they cannot find guaranteed seats for e...