Originally Posted by
Firewind
OK - I'll put it out there: It's a discreet GS perk to hold them back.
Hate to burst your bubble but they weren't available for a Sept flight ORD-LHR and CDG-ORD for me either.
I think I'd rather be facing backwards anyway for the increase in "head over foot" height. I hate to have the blood rush to my head after too many cocktails while trying to sleep.