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Originally Posted by bubbashow (Post 31116622)

That is a test that seems to be very random (and sparse); I am a DL Diamond and have never received such check box. The "upgrade" system to C+ is a NIGHTMARE. I have been "upgraded" from exit row aisle seats to middle seats in C+ MULTIPLE times. It is one of the PRIMARY reasons I have shifted part of my paid travel to UA from DL.

dang that’s a mess and a half. I was in a completely full flight last week RDU-ORD. I’d been upgraded days prior to 2A in F and listened to some fairly experienced fliers comment that they chose BE and were being seated ONLY IN MIDDLE SEATS in E-

BE passengers get what's left. Often, that's a seat in E and/or a middle seat. Sometimes it's a nice seat in E+. When you book BE you're giving up control. You're not signing up for punishment. The BE passenger's inability to select a seat assignment at booking leaves more open seats from which those who book higher fare classes can choose.