I had to pay an enrollment fee for myself and members of my family for travel benefits. I realize jumpseating is different but I have to pay to enroll and it's up to the gate agent/captains discretion as to whether or not I'm entitled to a seat on a particular flight? It's kind of like having health insurance, I have to pay the premium but they get to decide if they are in the mood to allow me to use what I paid for? Am I understanding this correctly?