I know that Continental has extra legroom seating, is that the same as premium seating? I've found some posts that indicate it's the same as any other economy seat just closer to the front. If that's the case, I rather sit in the back to get less density.

Also, does anyone know how long it takes Continental to be informed of my United elite status. I recently hit premier and booked a Continental codeshare today. I called up to select a premium seat but the Continental CSR said there's no notation of that with the United MP number. I talked to UAL and they said Continental should have been notified in 48 hours. It's past that.