Originally Posted by Ari
1P
As a 1P you would be entitled to E+ without the EPA and without purchasing an M/B fare.
Right. If the goal is to secure E+ seating, I don't see the need for the OP to purchase EPA, or an M/B fare, to be able to sit in E+ (assuming E+ isn't already completely booked when the OP purchases the ticket), if the OP will be (or is already) a 1P.