Originally Posted by
jsloan
I mean, I suppose it's possible that the gate agent was just feeling generous. My suspicion is that he was in the process of figuring out who to upgrade for W&B and you happened to be standing there.  Regardless, to answer your question, no, it isn't common.
Oh okay thx for telling me it isn't common. First class was half full and the plane wasn't full by any means but I don't think it needed weight or balance measures. I'm guessing the guy was super cool and was just being really nice. Just surprising he did it for me considering I have no status on the airline.