Originally Posted by
xyzzy
What is happening is simple. C

is trying to sell upgrades to people for tens of dollars. If they fail to do so, you'll be given the upgrade for free as one of their t

p customers.
yuppers. Ma and Pa Kettle may decide to splurge on their ticket and spend $79 at checkin to get the first class seats, as a special treat. They will be rewarded for their once-per-14-years flight with Continental with a nice discounted price for first. You, OP, will go sit in your coach seat that you selected when buying your ticket. Even though you've already spent $12K with CO this year....