I'm a travel expert and here's the secret reason why I'm GUARANTEED a free seat next to me in economy class

Nicky Kelvin has revealed why he always has a spare companion seat with BA The Points Guy editor revealed all in an Instagram post. READ MORE: Travel expert reviews of ALL FOUR classes of the Qantas A380

One ​​of the greatest sensations when traveling is undoubtedly booking an economy class plane – and to have a free seat nearby. you.

This turns a cattle class seat into a business class economy berth, with the ability to tilt your feet to one side and use the companion seat. for storage.

It's a scenario that travel expert Nicky Kelvin reveals he's well accustomed to when flying British Airways – because it has the guarantee of a replacement companion seat. Every time (well, almost).

How? The Points Guy editor revealed all in an Instagram post – and added further explanation in an email to MailOnline Travel.

The secret ? Level status.

Points Guy editor Nicky Kelvin revealed in an Instagram post why he is guaranteed to have a spare next to him when he travels economy class with British Airways

Nicky wrote: 'I often fly for work, and often in economy class . I worked hard earlier this year to regain gold status at the British...

I'm a travel expert and here's the secret reason why I'm GUARANTEED a free seat next to me in economy class
Nicky Kelvin has revealed why he always has a spare companion seat with BA The Points Guy editor revealed all in an Instagram post. READ MORE: Travel expert reviews of ALL FOUR classes of the Qantas A380

One ​​of the greatest sensations when traveling is undoubtedly booking an economy class plane – and to have a free seat nearby. you.

This turns a cattle class seat into a business class economy berth, with the ability to tilt your feet to one side and use the companion seat. for storage.

It's a scenario that travel expert Nicky Kelvin reveals he's well accustomed to when flying British Airways – because it has the guarantee of a replacement companion seat. Every time (well, almost).

How? The Points Guy editor revealed all in an Instagram post – and added further explanation in an email to MailOnline Travel.

The secret ? Level status.

Points Guy editor Nicky Kelvin revealed in an Instagram post why he is guaranteed to have a spare next to him when he travels economy class with British Airways

Nicky wrote: 'I often fly for work, and often in economy class . I worked hard earlier this year to regain gold status at the British...

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