Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Still going through ORD security when boarding has already started
Programs: AA EXP, UA Silver, HH Gold, Bonvoy Gold, IHG Plat, Hyatt Disco, Reno Air MEGA Platinum
Posts: 10,310
You can always ask a gate agent. Politely explain that you are on a full fare ticket and is there any way you can have an E+ seat.
Many flights are oversold in E- this time of year, soyour chances of this working are decent.