Originally Posted by
morelegroom
It is a completely legitimate "extra seat" purchased directly from United on the phone and listed as "extra seat" in the reservation it is listed as morelegroom exst
The original one way ticket cost $64 Given a platinum baggage allowance, it's like winning the lottery
OK, well given the low fare I don't think you'll get anything back - but given it's linked to your PNR, the seat will show as occupied when you check-in and when you board, so you can ask for a supervisor to release it to the next customer on the upgrade list. I would avoid talking to a non-management GA about the seat as advised upthread.