Originally Posted by
dmbtr3
The MCE seats online showed up for $22 for elites and were not labeled as "MCE" on the seat map. I was in the exit row CLT-BHM, which is tight due to the tray tables being on the side of the seat. On the return, I had to ask nicely to get the GA to put me in row 10 MCE instead of paying $22 (which she was nice enough to do).
I would simply call the elite line, ask to be seated in MCE without the fee.