Originally Posted by
kennycrudup
... just wanted to drive-by and say that "sudden, impactful plane changes" are never good, regardless of context! 
You’re telling me!
Originally Posted by
FlytheTail
This is unfortunate, but maybe you can take a little solace that you are not alone. I just had a cabin configuration change (old 789 to new) and my brother was moved to the back of the plane in a middle seat. Called United and we won't be able to sit near each other (the plane is nearly full), but at least he now has a window seat. It is frustrating.
I think the only thing you can do is to frequently look at the seat maps and hope that better seats will become available.
I've had flight changes on AA but those have happened 6-8 weeks in advance, nothing close to departure.
Thanks, not much solace unfortunately and I’m sorry to hear this happened to you, friend. Unfortunate you won’t be able to seat near your brother. And yes, planning to check back regularly to see if any better seating options open up for 3.
I’m (typically) not one to get overly dramatic but having a little one and needing to travel for holidays during a pandemic has clearly brought out this side. Recent experience definitely has impacted my favorability of UA, even if we are hub limited.