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Old Aug 23, 2022, 9:59 pm
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Originally Posted by PanAmWT
I don't mine being asked. But my problem is, I wasn't asked. I was told that there is a change of my seat assignment and handled a new boarding pass. It was after I pushed back that I got my original seat.

Based on reading the flight status and seat maps earlier, the person assigned to 1B most likely paid $125 for a TOD after I was upgraded.
My guess - likely someone at UA messed up and gave them a seat they shouldn't have -- and they were trying to smooth it over without causing any more drama....
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