Seat Selection on AB /airberlin / "Air Berlin" (consolidated)
Mar 24, 2013, 2:48 am
#32
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Zurich
Programs: BA GGL, TK*G EL, KL P ELPL, ex AB P, ex LH/LX Sen, HHonors D4L, Bonvoy P
Posts: 1,647
A330-200 on intra Europe flight/who gets the J seats?
I'm currently considering a booking on a intra Europe (DUS-FUE) which is operated by 332 equipment on that day. The flight, like all intra Europe flights, offers no J class, only Y. In Expertflyer, the seatmap shows that the J cabin is part of Y, however, all seats lables as reserved for priority pax. I already considered myself lucky, as I thought that as an AB Gold I would qualify for such a seat (with Y service, of course).
However, when attempting to book on the AB website, the first cabin doesn't show at all. The seatmap begins with row 15 ...
Who can select the J seats? Only Platinum? Only via call center?
However, when attempting to book on the AB website, the first cabin doesn't show at all. The seatmap begins with row 15 ...
Who can select the J seats? Only Platinum? Only via call center?
Apr 1, 2013, 2:05 pm
#33
Join Date: Apr 2010
Programs: AA Platinum, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 731
Update - AAdvantage Award booking seats worked out on AB metal
I wanted to follow-up to confirm that seats held by AAdvantage reps on both long haul and short haul sectors came through and we did not have to pay for them.
I hope this benefit does not go away.
I hope this benefit does not go away.
Apr 3, 2013, 8:58 am
#34
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
Programs: AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTT, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,636
My recent experience with XL seats as OW Sapphire. It still varies.
Calls to Amaedus desk resulted in some agents assigning immediately while others have to put me on hold.
Calls to regular line results in an agent stating they got an email from management recently stating XL not comp for OW elites to discounts offered on XL.
Calls to Amaedus desk resulted in some agents assigning immediately while others have to put me on hold.
Calls to regular line results in an agent stating they got an email from management recently stating XL not comp for OW elites to discounts offered on XL.
Apr 21, 2013, 10:30 am
#35
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: USA
Programs: UA Global Services, TSA Pre✓, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,115
Might fly AB in may. A Y segment from TLV-CGN, Y from CGN-TXL and J from TXL-ORD. Flying alone and prefer aisles. Anyone have specific seat recommendations?
And exactly how does one use the Amadeus line. How do I reach it?
And exactly how does one use the Amadeus line. How do I reach it?
Apr 21, 2013, 1:44 pm
#36
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BER
Posts: 512
I'm currently considering a booking on a intra Europe (DUS-FUE) which is operated by 332 equipment on that day. The flight, like all intra Europe flights, offers no J class, only Y. In Expertflyer, the seatmap shows that the J cabin is part of Y, however, all seats lables as reserved for priority pax. I already considered myself lucky, as I thought that as an AB Gold I would qualify for such a seat (with Y service, of course).
However, when attempting to book on the AB website, the first cabin doesn't show at all. The seatmap begins with row 15 ...
Who can select the J seats? Only Platinum? Only via call center?
However, when attempting to book on the AB website, the first cabin doesn't show at all. The seatmap begins with row 15 ...
Who can select the J seats? Only Platinum? Only via call center?
Apr 21, 2013, 4:30 pm
#37
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: SoCal
Programs: UA Plat, National Exec Elite
Posts: 833
I have a reservation currently for LAX-DUS in Y. I'm not entirely looking forward to the flight, seeing as I'm 6'3", but I'm sure I'd live. Can anyone shed any light on just how tight the seat pitch is compared to UA or something?
Also, I'd gladly pay the 60EUR for an XL seat. Is this possible if it was booked via an AA award?
Thanks.
Also, I'd gladly pay the 60EUR for an XL seat. Is this possible if it was booked via an AA award?
Thanks.
May 12, 2013, 12:10 am
#39
Join Date: Sep 2012
Programs: AA plat, Hertz, gold , Bonvoy gold,IHGplat
Posts: 312
I am flying lax to dus in bout 3 weeks. I was ble to book xl with no problem. Had to pay about 60 euros each way. I am curious where the video will be located as it I a bulkhead seat. Are they separate or part of the armrest?
May 13, 2013, 5:39 am
#40
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Worcester
Programs: BA Silver, HH Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 197
Worked ok for me today via the Amadeus number. A couple of tips though.
1. They wanted my travel agent number before they would do anything, but they were OK when I said it was booked via our corporate TA and didn't know the number.
2. They wanted 20 Euros each way to reserve the XL seats. But when I asked them to check because OW Sapphire should be free they checked and then confirmed yes it was free.
Overall very pleased!
1. They wanted my travel agent number before they would do anything, but they were OK when I said it was booked via our corporate TA and didn't know the number.
2. They wanted 20 Euros each way to reserve the XL seats. But when I asked them to check because OW Sapphire should be free they checked and then confirmed yes it was free.
Overall very pleased!
May 13, 2013, 11:46 am
#41
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
Programs: AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTT, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,636
Worked ok for me today via the Amadeus number. A couple of tips though.
1. They wanted my travel agent number before they would do anything, but they were OK when I said it was booked via our corporate TA and didn't know the number.
2. They wanted 20 Euros each way to reserve the XL seats. But when I asked them to check because OW Sapphire should be free they checked and then confirmed yes it was free.
Overall very pleased!
1. They wanted my travel agent number before they would do anything, but they were OK when I said it was booked via our corporate TA and didn't know the number.
2. They wanted 20 Euros each way to reserve the XL seats. But when I asked them to check because OW Sapphire should be free they checked and then confirmed yes it was free.
Overall very pleased!
As for XL, YMMV. Some agents indicate it is free for OW Saphhire and above others indicate a discount while try to charge full price.
May 29, 2013, 6:18 am
#42
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Posts: 244
LAX-DUS seats
I just flew AB for the first time. Economy. No status. Couldn't be more pleased. Both ways we requested seats at the airport. Outbound we got seats in the middle section where it changed from four across to three across. More legroom. Inbound we got the XL seats by the exit door and the bulkhead. Nothing in front of us and could fully extend our legs. I found the AB website very frustrating (flight record didn't indicate arrival time; impossible to use on-line check-in on flights to and from USA; difficult to find phone number; impossible to choose seats less than 48 hours before), but the actual flying experience was very good.
Jun 16, 2013, 2:20 pm
#45
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Location: London
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Called AB to purchase XL seats on a HER-ZRH flight and was told that I can't purchase exit row in advance on short haul. Is this true?