Originally Posted by
mitchmu
I am not agreeing with you.
I am saying that seat maps are an indicator of available seats.
But, they are an imperfect indicator.
Back to the example I cited - in response to a schedule change - GS put me on a flight that was more expensive, that had no R space, and for which there were no seats showing as open on the seat map.
And, that was awesome.
More expensive? United incurs lower costs flying you nonstop vs connecting you over SEA. Do you mean more expensive from your perspective? I don't see how that's relevant.