Originally Posted by chicka12
Did you call and try to book a seat instead of trying online. That might help, but also I think they open up more seats as your flight is near. Also, some cancellations happen which could enable you to get a seat in the exit row. But I would call and see if you can grab one right now!
So exit rows (which seem to show occupied on my flight) are simply not bookable online? I guess I assumed that the seat map I was seeing online is the same that is available to agents (like most other airlines). I will try to call them, but the hold times have been ridiculous.