Originally Posted by
Clipper801
Don't forget some AC employees have super priority on J seats even over SE.
I had one personal experience where I held confirmed upgrade seat and was bumped in favour of an AC employee.
Deadheading captain only.
I once saw someone already seated in J on a YYC-FRA who was asked to move back to J to let the captain in front. (BTW he was not in uniform.)
Gate agent tried her best to handle the matter gracefully. Most have offered some compensation.