Originally Posted by
computerquest
When I called them and asked about everyone sitting together I was told 2 in E+ and three in E, all 5 in E or buy the upgrades for the 3 additional tickets. When I joked and asked if I could seat the 3 kids in the back by themselves, the CSR said she would be happy to do that for me. I wish there wasn't a wall between E+ and E--then I would just seat the kids in the row behind me.
Obviously the CSR won't be on that flight.
There's no wall. Usually E- starts behind the second exit row on the single-aisles. There is a division (Galley+lav) on some of the widebodies.
You got the correct info; each pax with status can bring a +1, but that's it. OP got bad info, unfortunately.