Currently holding a reservation for my husband and myself in Business round trip to South Africa (ex JFK). On both the flights between Dubai and South Africa (to CPT, ex JNB) all the seats appear to be blocked with the exception of the middle three seats. When I called EK it was confirmed that all the window/aisle combos were blocked and would be 'released' nearer departure (October). Has anyone else experienced this (although it shouldn't make any difference both my husband and I are gold members). Does anyone know when these seats are 'released'??