Originally Posted by
ft101
To me that says your desire for one is not so great, so it's not really a problem.
Sorry, that is beyond the point. My desire is strong, but my desire to spend my scarce time with my family or in the office is stronger. Doesn't change the fact that I should get the emergency row seat and not some 3.5h-bwefore-departure-checking-in-infrequent-traveller.
Lufthansa and a few other airlines understand this.