Originally Posted by
atsak
I have mentioned in other threads; I have almost ALWAYS gotten E+ for free from UA except for two flights which were to be fair UA Elite heavy and 100% full.
I ask nicely for a "seat with more leg room" at check in, or if not convenient at the RCC in the hub I'm travelling through.
Perhaps they all feel sorry for me at 6'4"?
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For some reason we've received E+ as long as I can remember for the past 4 years with mileage AE redemption tickets.
If you wait until the night before to do seat selections, seats will open up.. and there may be an opportunity.. otherwise ask at check-in.