Originally Posted by
PsiFighter37
It seems like UA is overriding their CPU system to oversell Y and op-up folks who would get CPUs usually. Perhaps semantics, but it seems deliberate.
You phrase that as if there's some sort of diabolical plot by UA to deprive you of an A seat. There is not. The standby upgrade list does not process when the cabin is blocked full.
And yes, of course UA blocks F seats to oversell Y. They make more money that way than if they let seats fly empty.