ExSp33db1rd - I agree but there maybe reasons you don't want to make a fuss - crew/crew relative upgrade etc.
HTC
If I were on a Staff Travel ticket, or other grace and favour benefit like an unexected upgrade, then I would concur, but I didn't read that into the original post. If I'd paid good money I would extract the maximum benefit from it and not be dictated to by any other passenger.