AB is the same - only open up 2 seats, although I believe that sometimes more do come up.

However, on this route it doesn't work because I want a day flight out. A 1am / 2am departure from AUH is not a good idea with a 2 year old and a 5 year old!

Really annoyed now that I didn't buy some Lifemiles when they had the 100% bonus, because there are 4 LH seats available. May have to top up my M&M account and use those and bite the bullet on the taxes.