Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
I hope you didn't let the issue drop, letting the airport staff member go off to check and never come back to answer your direct question.
Oh no, I was on the flight
. The staff member did find a seat for me (he was on the flight as well), but no announcement was ever made to other superelites. I've found that what folks wear may have more of an impact than gender as I'm normally a comfort traveler (leggings, boots and a sweater instead of my suit).