Originally Posted by
nichojo
Has to do with fare type. If you book a cheap one you get stuck at the back (happened to me AKL-SYD on CI). However, they can move you at check in and upgrades are sometimes available. For what it's worth, I was offered an upgrade on that route for $170 AUD.
I have a B fare, which I think is somewhat high? I think it's one class below Y?