Been commuting for a long time. Always advocating and checking boarding area when Capt's are clueless.

We had a very senior guy on my commute that always took the JS even though he could have gotten a seat in the back. He is retired now.

Sometimes within 10 minutes of departure he would show up, not even listed before hand.

Anyway, from now on, I think I will always take a seat in the back unless the CSR is willing to work with me.