Originally Posted by
dtremit
My understanding is that until all planes of that type are reconfigured, those booked in the "lucky" seats will stay there, regardless of status, with coach service.
After all the planes of a given type are reconfigured, the seat map will be reloaded and those in the new F seats will be moved to the back, with upgrades processed as usual. My experience with other movements into Y with US suggests that "where" will be "any open seat."
The 170s aren't due to be completed until December, though, so the latter scenario seems unlikely.
Thanks. I didn't know about the December thing, but otherwise this conforms to my understanding. Which, again, is that the whole thing is a mixed blessing. Assuming no change, 2C will still exist ; but I can't book it now ! Whereas, if there is a change, and I am not upgraded, I'll be riding in 17F or 18A.