I also requested an agent to ask rm to open two seats in z for a flight in 2.5 weeks. She never
put me on hold so (which happened the last time I asked a few years back) but waited about 2 minutes and said, denied. I wonder if she emailed them or never requested.

Anyway, I have an alert on expertfler and will keep checking. Still a5 and f6 on the flight so there is a chance