how reliable is "elite seating" map/load as an indicator of # MVP on a flight?
Sep 2, 2014, 8:46 am
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how reliable is "elite seating" map/load as an indicator of # MVP on a flight?
on most AS flights the first two rows of economy and the exit rows are full fare/elite only. how reliable is the # seats occupied in these areas of the plane as an indicator of elite load factor? i'm using this as an estimator of upgrade probability of course 
i guess my question really boils down to -- would there be any good reason an elite would NOT select these seats?
i guess my question really boils down to -- would there be any good reason an elite would NOT select these seats?
Sep 2, 2014, 8:51 am
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Absolutely -- one-third of them are middles, and some of us don't like windows, and bulkhead seats mean you're more dependent on bin storage. I will select 10C over 6E any day.
Sep 2, 2014, 8:55 am
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let me clarify further on the flights in question, the total number of premium seats occupied are 4 and 6, respectively. this total includes the two seats currently occupied by me and my companion. lots of aisle/window "premium" options remain for the choosing.
nonetheless your feedback is great, i did not think about it that way (the 1/3 of the "elite" seats being middles). i also agree that i hate bulkheads and never choose them, i'm an exit row guy myself.
on the flights in question, the total number of premium seats occupied are 4 and 6, respectively. this total includes the two seats currently occupied by me and my companion. lots of aisle/window "premium" options remain for the choosing. nonetheless your feedback is great, i did not think about it that way (the 1/3 of the "elite" seats being middles). i also agree that i hate bulkheads and never choose them, i'm an exit row guy myself.
Sep 2, 2014, 9:44 am
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Sep 2, 2014, 2:36 pm
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Plus companions who may or may not be eligible for upgrades can occupy elite seating...adds up with families.
Plus companions who may or may not be eligible for upgrades can occupy elite seating...adds up with families.