Originally Posted by
Kmxu
Just set low expectation; that is, the middle E- seat on the back of plane. Any assignment of E+ seat will be a nice surprise.
As the last resort, ask a gate agent nicely to change seat assignment if you do not sit together.
Good luck.
Wow you've got a great ratio! Just curious... did "the system" give you E+ on check in or was it at the airport? Also, any comment on whether they auto sit you together typically?