Speaking of being spoiled at the front...
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I checked expertflyer and they say that seat 9a, although very private, may be bothersome due to the close proximity to the galley... that was the only seat in a that was available... Also, no window is a game changer...
I'm seated in 5f, it seemed to be the most neutral of all of the seats available. I was really hoping for an A seat... bummer...
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I was really hoping that the upgrade would go through because I was assigned seat 13a... near the front, but close enough to kind of see what's happening in the front. A small tear always breaks when the FA closes the curtain... the suspense of "what are they getting up there? what kind of food is there? are they all sleeping?" bah!!! Sitting up there would have been a tease!
I've got my fingers crossed for you john_doe123123!!!! Hope to see you at the front of the cabin