And pretty please don't use that honeymoon thang on me. It'll get you no where but into my bad graces. Airlines and hotels hear it ad nauseum. Very tired. VERY tired. If it isn't the honeymoon it's the big anniversary or the birthday. Half the world must travel on their honeymoon, anniversary or birthday. Opportunists are making it rough for everyone, including those who genuinely deserve extra consideration. It becomes easier all the time to "Just Say No", without blinking an eye.

Just check in early and odds are, there will be seats for you. This should be the least of your worries with what lies ahead for you.

If you are unable to get seats together, write a letter to AA Advantage after the trip is said and done. Explain what occurred and request a response. I did so and got lots of free airline miles from them. All it takes is a nice letter.

I was the one who suggested you mention it is your honeymoon. I never suggested you *ASK* for a first-class upgrade. Just be honest with them, including what you said about being a little afraid to fly. In any case, I'm sure you will manage to sit together.

Andrew

I think you should try not to stress about this. Seriously, there are worse things that could happen than sitting in a seat behind or near your husband rather than next to him.

We flew internationally a few years ago with our two children. At first British Air put us in three different locations, actually putting one of the kids on their own! It took a few phone calls to get at least two seats together so one parent could sit with each kid. The real clincher that got results was the fact that my nine year-old son is deaf and really needed a parent next to him to interpret for him.

If I had to jump through all those hoops just to sit next to my deaf son, I don't have high hopes for your luck. But put it in perspective. As another poster suggested, there will be many times when you and your husband won't sit next to each other on a plane. You are both adults. Bring a good book.