Originally Posted by carsonheim

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....