Originally Posted by
bbhues
Apologies for a novice question, but does pre-selecting a seat in economy affect the likelihood of receiving an op up?
No, from as recently as two months ago. Selected at OLCI, changed to exit row at airport and upgraded in lounge. Next leg also selected at OLCI and could see upgraded seat while waiting for first flight (before first one had even been upgraded) and received new boarding pass in transit in DXB.