Originally Posted by
Jainzar
This does not sound correct. For both, going back to Y and the exit row seats.
As example, if all exit row are taken, who should be kicked out for you?
In addition I would always upgrade the lowest status pax first in such a case to maximize the chance to upgrade both.
All I've got to go on is what the agent told me. Your point is very valid, though.
I ended up doing just like you suggested, upgraded the lower tier pax and left myself on the waitlist.
Cheers,
Tseta