Originally Posted by
DenverF9Flier
Ouch, seriously? So Ascent can no longer pre-reserve them at the time of booking? That was one of my favorite benefits

Benefits of elite status for STRETCH and exit row seats:
EarlyReturnsŪ Summit members can reserve a free STRETCH seat on any of our Fare Options at the time of purchase if available. Summit members may also request an upgrade to STRETCH seating if available at check-in for a flight when you were not able to pre-assign a STRETCH seat.
EarlyReturns Ascent members can request a free upgrade to STRETCH seating at check-in if available when travelling on any of our Fare Options. If you are an Ascent members who prefers to reserve a STRETCH seat rather than waiting to see if one is still available at the time of check-in, you may purchase STRETCH seating based on the costs and access of the type of Fare Option you purchased.