'My boyfriend wants us to fly business class and leave my child in economy'

09 September 2023 , 14:10

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Her boyfriend insisted that her child should sit in economy class (Image: Getty Images)

A woman took to the web to express her frustration because her boyfriend didn't want her child to join them on a business-class flight. In a Reddit confession that has sparked a flurry of responses, a 33-year-old woman sought advice on a dilemma regarding an upcoming international family vacation with her 40-year-old boyfriend.

The issue at hand: whether to fly separately from her 13-year-old child, leaving the youngster to travel in economy class while the couple enjoys the luxury of business class. The user who posted under the username "SelectHighlight8827" shared her predicament with the online community.

She revealed that her boyfriend, who earns significantly more than she does, had enthusiastically planned a family holiday to a distant destination. The trip would include business-class flights, resort accommodations, and various exciting experiences. They both agreed to split the holiday expenses evenly, including the cost of the child's ticket.

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An online debate sparked over the complexities of modern blended family and parenting choices (Getty Images)

However, a contentious point of disagreement emerged: the boyfriend insisted that the child should sit in economy class, emphasizing that the youngster should appreciate the international trip and enjoy the amenities provided in economy class.

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She wrote: "He thinks that my child should be grateful to be getting an international trip and just enjoy the movies and whatever other amenities there are on the flight. That they can pop up and visit us whenever in business class and that it's not worth the extra cost, even if he were a millionaire."

The woman, on the other hand, expressed reservations about being separated from her child during a lengthy flight of more than nine hours. She conveyed her preference to downgrade her own seat to economy class if her boyfriend remained unwilling to share the specific cost of upgrading the child's ticket.

The post went on: "I feel like it's weird to sit apart from my child for a 9+ hour flight, even if they're comfortable enough on a plane and I'd probably prefer to downgrade my flight if bf is unwilling to split that specific cost. He thinks I'm being weird for wanting to make that concession and it's not a big deal for child to fly alone."

In an edit to her initial post, the Reddit user then provided further insight into her boyfriend's stance. He believed that children might not fully appreciate the value of a business class ticket, referencing his own childhood experiences of flying economy while his parents enjoyed the luxuries of business class.

Her oyfriend believes child should appreciate economy class amenities (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

However, she said: "He's fine with me sitting in economy also or bumping up my child at my own cost, even though he disagrees morally and thinks I'm being kind of silly, he would accept it.

"He has spent plenty of money and time on my child, for birthdays, events and milestones. They get along well and have had very few upsets. Every now and then I've had to stick up for one or the other but I feel like that's to be expected with blended families."

The Reddit thread quickly filled with responses, with users offering a wide range of opinions on the matter. Someone wrote: "What he wants matters most. His comfort etc matter most. And she’s accepting it because he buys them things OP he tolerates you kid at best and that likely won’t last too much longer."

Another user suggested: "Sit in economy with your son. Let your boyfriend sit in business class alone. If you start letting him exclude your son he will think it's okay and continue pushing that boundary."

While another said: "If this is how your boyfriend is going to treat your kid, you’d better reconsider your relationship. It’s not going to be just a business class flight ticket that’s going to be the problem."

Vassia Barba