Originally Posted by
emcampbe
Bolding mine. *G's don't get access to complimentary E+ seating (I assume that's what you were referring to). This has been policy for at least 4 years now - it's only free for UA elites. *G's have to pay just like everyone else. As a *G, you'll probably get upgraded to E+ for free first if E- is overbooked and there are E+ seats available.
Star Gold definitely cannot assign E+ seats during booking.
I've found though when checking in at YVR/SFO that the agents are willing to change it to E+ with no fee as a OZ *G member, though this is by no means an official benefit.
Just ask and see how it goes!