Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Between AUS, EWR, and YTO In a little twisty maze of airline seats, all alike.. but I wanna go home with the armadillo
Programs: CO, NW, & UA forum moderator emeritus. Eurobonus Millionaire
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The empty seats on the seat map mean nothing. Some passengers have no seat assignments. If there are zero seats to sell then there will be no seats left for upgrades. The route you are on is one with very little chance of an elite upgrade.