Originally Posted by
ft101
In the GLA lounge now. Ticket desk told me they couldn't give me the exit row, which was always my route before, but when check in opened they could allocate it free. On board would be charged though which seemed odd! However, no need as I'd already been upgraded which is unusual here as they usually wait until check in closes before handing out new boarding passes for upgraded pax. It's well overbooked though so they must be sure Economy is going out full.
Well done on scoring an upgrade! You're right, its normally t minus 30 before boarding they start distributing upgrades so they may well be overbooked and then some.
Have a safe flight!