Originally Posted by mike734

I just did this SEA AMS. No taxes but the agent ran a $0 visa charge to generate a boarding pass. I dressed in a suit and gave the purser a bag of Seattle chocolates as I boarded and introduced myself to the captain. They asked if I had a seat and I told them I had one on the back. I took my seat hoping to be upgraded but happy to have any seat. Sure enough, just prior to push I was offered a seat in first class. Sweet.

On the way Home I jumped on United and was stuck in the back. I was told by the lead FA that Star alliance policy is to never upgrade. I can't verify but there was no attempt to move me up.

Any seat on a long haul international flight is a great benefit. I'm grateful we still have it.

Thank you Delta and United.