Originally Posted by SFO777

Despite my cheap Basic Economy fare, my United 1K status got my an auto-assigned exit row seat and priority Zone 2 boarding. Even better as I was the only one in my row.

Not bad for $107.

I had low expectations today but was pleasantly surprised by Air Canada. Excellent service and an entire row to myself goes a long way to surviving Economy. Plus, Gogo worked reasonably well.