Originally Posted by
channa
I disagree with this assessment. I've run into numerous non-status leisure travellers who buy E+ and such. Even some for better Y seats towards the front (e.g., US choice seats) with no extra legroom.
Certainly if I were to fly an airline where I have no status (rights) -- and there are many -- and I could buy a better leg-room seat for a reasonable amount, I'd do it. After all, that's the primary reason why I spent a not-so-reasonable amount on UA every year
