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.
This actually makes complete sense. At check in the seat can be assigned with some discretion (it is unlikely pax on board are going to discuss whether or not they paid for the seat), whereas, on board I suppose passengers who have paid for exit row seats would be pretty annoyed seeing others move next to them for free.