In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,856
I've found that at least on United because the exit rows are often in Economy Plus (757, 319, 320 etc.) only elites can get access there. Often the middle seats stay empty. This was the case with my flight yesterday and many others this year. YMMV naturally.