[QUOTE=PHL;33118690I've never had a problem calling and requesting the companion(s) be seated in MCE with me. I can think of at least 6 trips in the past 2 years where this was done without any issue. In this case, even as a non-elite, she was moved from 9B to 8F - which is another MCE seat, so that doesn't make sense either considering there are still a fair number of non-MCE seats available.[/QUOTE]
What may have been received in the past as a courtesy by an agent/phone rep, does not mean it is the norm and should be standard. Non elite members traveling on their own PNR are not entitled to MCE seats unless they purchased it.