Savannah James Says Friends Do Not Expect First-Class Upgrades on Trips Savannah James, wife of LeBron James, said her friends understand that traveling with her does not mean she will cover their expenses, sparking an online debate about whether wealthier friends should pay for first-class upgrades. Savannah James, the wife of NBA star LeBron James, has sparked a widespread online debate after saying her friends do not expect her to pay for their first-class airline upgrades. Savannah James Friends First Class ExpectationsHer comments, made on the Mental Wealth podcast, have led travelers to argue about whether wealthier friends should cover the cost difference so a group can sit together. Speaking on the podcast, McDaniel said she does not expect to sit in first class simply because Savannah James does. Savannah James said her friends understand that traveling with her does not mean she will automatically cover their expenses.A comment by Savannah James, pictured with her husband LeBron James, has led others to debate online whether wealthier friends should pay for others to fly first class with them. My friends are very respectful of my situation, Savannah James said. There is no expectation of, like, taking care of something or, you know, just having me be responsible for them. It has never, ever been that.This approach to traveling together has created debate online, with some people questioning whether the wealthier friend should pay the difference so that the group can sit together. Etiquette expert and founder of the Protocol School of Texas, Gottsman, told Fox News Digital there is nothing inherently wrong with friends choosing different cabins as long as everyone is comfortable with the arrangement.Etiquette Expert Different Airline CabinsIf you have a group of friends, and they are flying coach while you want to fly first class, there is really nothing wrong with it as long as everyone is understanding and agreeable, Gottsman said. Etiquette experts say there is nothing wrong with friends choosing different airline cabins as long as everyone is comfortable with the arrangement. The situation changes, however, if someone feels excluded or uncomfortable, she said.Even when one traveler has considerably more money to spend, Gottsman said that does not make that person responsible for paying to upgrade everyone else. It is not an obligation of the person who makes more money to upgrade everyone else, she said. Just take your seat up front and say you will see everyone when you land. It is really not that big of a deal.One commenter said that while friends should not feel entitled to someone else's money, having significant wealth would make them want to share more of those experiences with people close to them. Savannah James, pictured with her husband, said her friends understand that traveling on planes with her does not mean she will automatically cover their expenses. The debate also touched on childhood besties and how friendships handle financial differences.I feel empowered to get what I can afford and not have my friends pay for me just because they have the money, another person wrote. I am not her kid. Fox News Digital reached out to Savannah James for comment but did not immediately hear back. The discussion continues online as travelers weigh friendship, money and airplane seating.Jonathan Alpert Travel Disagreements CouplesPsychotherapist Jonathan Alpert discussed what a disagreement over a first-class airline upgrade can reveal about communication and expectations between couples while traveling. His insights added a relationship angle to the broader etiquette debate. The story has drawn reactions from people who say friends should never feel entitled to another person's wealth. Others argue that those with significant means might want to share experiences with close friends.The back-and-forth reflects broader questions about money and friendship. Etiquette experts maintain that comfort and agreement are the key factors. As long as everyone is understanding, separate cabins are not a problem. Kelly McGreal is a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.She and the team cover travel, food and drink, health, relationships and more. 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