Travelling with my 8 year old daughter in revenue F Madrid to Dubai return. On the inbound was able to grab 2EF so we can sit together. On the outbund, 1EF and 2EF and occupied and 3EF is blocked (as it is also blocked on the inbound).

Call center says under they are Blocked and doing a little ExpertFlyer analysis it seems they are always indeed blocked. In the past, i recall that 2A and 3A were sometimes blocked for minors but easily releasable with a call.

In this case, I have hit a brick wall. I have reminded them of their written policy that "Children under 13 will always be seated next to an accompanying adult" but I am not getting anywhere.

Any ideas on how to fix this ahead of the flight? As i fear that by the time i get to the airport it may be too late?

Many thanks in advance!