If I am sitting in say 8 or 9F and 8E or 9E are blocked how long will they stay blocked for now that I am a Gold.? Will they keep it free as long as possible or would there be a better chance of keeping the seat free next to me if I sat towards the rear of the cabin. I usually have checked baggage so in no rush to deplane would rather have an empty seat next to me than be forward. Talking Euro Traveller here.