Absolutely right.
Tried it twice and never again.
Any normal person would have left it alone after the first time.
Boarding cards in hand ( mrs and baby ) and told " Sorry, positioning crew have those seats "
That was one hell of a hire car jaunt.
Look on the bright side, the traffic person glowing with vitamin D after their third sunny break of the autumn, and booked three more during the summer, will be operating at peak efficiency despatching your flight.
You see, every cloud . . . .