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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 10:27 am
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vksun
 
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Originally Posted by XStAnt
I have to say his "experiment" regarding seat availability was not a valid test for elite benefits. I don't know any FF program that gives elites a different choice of seats than a non-elite flyer. Airlines want to sell seats and if they have one available they'll sell it to anyone. Hasn't that always been the case?

The other points about lack of upgrades, surcharges for awards, etc are valid points, but I felt his experiment about seat availability was odd.

Actually, UA 1P members can reserve exit-row seating at time of booking and E+ seating is available only to 2P+ or those who have paid for annual access to E+
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