Thanks for the heads up! I've been able to select XL seats as BA gold (I like to pop my small bag under the seat in front so haven't picked exits, although would I have been better doing so?) Both my OH and I are pretty average in height (albeit we are considered quite tall in Spain!), so can generally cope with the normal leg room on short haul flights. And at roughly £70 return each we can't complain, given that my status gives us a free checked bag, lounge access and free seat selection.