Do ANA block seats in F?
Jun 15, 2006, 1:26 pm
#1
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Do ANA block seats in F?
I have an upcoming trip on NH201 and am ticketed in F on the 744. I called to get a seat assignment and asked for 1A but was told that was not possible but I could take 2A.
As my trip is a long way off (Jan 2007), I doubt that 1A has been taken already and was wondering whether ANA blocked 1A/K for their own elite flyers.
Thanks
As my trip is a long way off (Jan 2007), I doubt that 1A has been taken already and was wondering whether ANA blocked 1A/K for their own elite flyers.
Thanks
Jun 15, 2006, 3:12 pm
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Given the need to call upwards of a year in advance to secure an award seat, it's not inconceivable that someone already has 1A.
Jun 16, 2006, 10:22 am
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Originally Posted by schoflyer
1A is blocked for ANA Elites
I made the mistake of asking for 1A rather than 1A or 1K. Needless to say I have rectified my error and have now been confirmed in 1K.
Jun 17, 2006, 6:18 pm
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1A/C is not blocked for ANA elites. They are blocked for VIP/CIPs as defined by the VIP desk at NRT.
In order to secure 1A/C in advance, the reservation PNR must be forwarded to NRT VIP desk along with the information on the person trying to reserve the seat (title, position, company, etc) then the VIP desk decides whether to release the seat or not.
In order to secure 1A/C in advance, the reservation PNR must be forwarded to NRT VIP desk along with the information on the person trying to reserve the seat (title, position, company, etc) then the VIP desk decides whether to release the seat or not.
Jun 17, 2006, 11:10 pm
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I know in this case, being F, it is different, but if you do Online Checkin, for example in C, most seats become available. I have done this on my outbound SFO-NRT, and all the bulkhead seats become available; seats I thought were reserved for children, etc.
Jun 18, 2006, 1:07 am
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Originally Posted by stargold
1A/C is not blocked for ANA elites. They are blocked for VIP/CIPs as defined by the VIP desk at NRT.
But there is a point at which 1A will be released to a Diamond prior to departure.
Cheers,
Scho
Jun 18, 2006, 12:39 pm
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Originally Posted by FlyMan
Personally I like 2A better though. 1A/K is too close to my neighbor. 
Can you see forwards out of 2A? How close are 1A/K?
Jun 18, 2006, 1:59 pm
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Originally Posted by TEX277
I am aware of this drawback but to be honest I like the idea of sitting at the front of a 747 and being able to see forwards out of the window.
Can you see forwards out of 2A? How close are 1A/K?
Can you see forwards out of 2A? How close are 1A/K?
With 2A/K you get about 5 windows. With 1A you are starring at a bulkhead wall. There was a thread on this earlier. I also prefer row 2 on the 744.
Jun 9, 2017, 4:34 pm
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I know 1K was blocked all the way up to OLCI on my 2 recent flights. On the outbound, it was occupied. So not sure if he was a NH elite upgrade or last minute paid F.
On the way back the cabin was also not full at OLCI, so I'll assume other than a few of us, the rest were upgrades. One guy was a UA GS and his ticket was paid.
Jun 9, 2017, 8:14 pm
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1K not blocked IME. I have a paid trip 11 months out for a family of three and was able to select 1K for both sectors we are flying. 1A is indeed blocked. Last month it opened to all pax during OLCI and I grabbed it. But ... I like 2A better, as it feels more private to me.
Jun 9, 2017, 8:37 pm
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1K not blocked IME. I have a paid trip 11 months out for a family of three and was able to select 1K for both sectors we are flying. 1A is indeed blocked. Last month it opened to all pax during OLCI and I grabbed it. But ... I like 2A better, as it feels more private to me.