Originally Posted by
kthpence
Flying Y+ next week CDG-EWR, trying to get a whole row to myself. Regular economy is fully booked, but Y+ is wide open. I figured if I put myself in the middle seat, people would be more apt to choose another row that is empty, and hopefully no one would choose the aisle or window. Thoughts on this strategy?
I would
definitely take a look at fare availability for your flight. Seat maps are not a good indicator of flight load. There may be a lot of 'non-elites' on the flight who will be placed in economy+ if economy is full. I'd pick an aisle/window based on your preference and if the other aisle/window seat in the row is taken (for example 23A). Middle seats are usually the last to go.