Originally Posted by
HGPilot
So if no one pays then basic economy passengers will get the MCE seats at check-in?
Possibly...or standby passengers...or people that didn't pick seats yet...or people who change to the flight last minute, especially elites. Basically, if you really want MCE and don't have status, the only way to guarantee it is to pay for it. Anyone who ends up with them without paying (or having status) is getting them through pure luck.