Originally Posted by
rickair7777
I check in, at my shop anyway it lets me pick a different seat, sometimes there's one available that I like better than the one assigned.
Per CBA they can't put us in the back, but I'll move myself there to get an aisle seat or an open row. Also friendly gate agents can upgrade us, so it doesn't hurt to make their life easy.
Also if I'm late for some reason, at least they know I'm coming.