Tell that to the judge. UA provides additional space for a prorated additional charge. You either buy it by the flight, or in bulk by paying the annual upgrade fee. Or by earning elite status on the airline. It is not a STAR entitlement! Curious, you don't feel E+'s extra inches are really anything of value, but you want to sit in those seats and take advantages of them. How do you spell H-Y-P-O-C-R-I-T-E !