Originally Posted by
nd2010
I recently flew FLL-EWR and booked myself in a cheap Y seat. I noticed the flight was more than 50% empty, so I noticed an E+ row that was completely empty on the seat map minutes before departure, and moved to that row. Didn't get any heat from the flight attendants.
Sounds like you are referring to a United flight?
If so, sounds like you had a crew that didn't notice or was not inclined to ask you to pony up $$$ that you should have paid, or been entitled to with status.
Many, many threads on this topic over the years, including
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...t=self-upgrade
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...t=self-upgrade
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...t=self-upgrade