Originally Posted by mzkaiser
Very common. Especially on CR7s now, which are roughly 50% E+ and usually somewhat light on elites.
It isn't slimy, people either pay money for E+ or are loyal to UA to get it. You shouldn't be entitled to just have it if there are people willing to pay for the 4-5 inches.
The computer showing the X's was only doing its job: no E+ for non-elites (regardless of how many empty seats there)