Originally Posted by
LondonElite
On EK the chance of an op up is pretty close to zero anyway, and with no status the OP's chance is zero. Even if the flight is wide open, seat assignments (manual or otherwise) make a free row highly unlikely.
I can think of a few stations where, at certain times of the year, even with no status one could get an op-up with no status (e.g. BKK)!
But, the OP should of course never book a flight expecting it - you are more likely than not, going to be disappointed!