seat reservation questions following drop in status
#1
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seat reservation questions following drop in status
Tried a search but came up empty. I am BA Gold (OWE) with multiple reservations this summer (July 4-20) on AA booked with Avios. On July 1, I will drop from Gold to Silver, so OWE to OW Sapphire. Does anyone know what will happen to my seat reservations in MCE? Will they stick or will I get booted? Right now I have an exit row on mainline or the front row of econ on regional jets, which for obvious reasons I wouldn't mind keeping. If it's AA policy to take away those seats after status changes, that's fine. I just want to be mentally prepared. Could it happen at check-in if it doesn't happen before that (some kind of sweep)? Thanks for any insight anyone can provide.
#2
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They will stick as long as nothing occurs that requires reseating. Ie plane change, IRROPS rebooking, etc. If reseating occurs then it will move you back to main cabin.
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I believe that you will still keep the seats, however, if there are any schedule changes on your upcoming trips you may get re-booked on your current status level.
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#8
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Related: I'm BA Silver (OWS) and have been looking at some options for a trip to the states next year. The AA site no longer appears to be offering me premium/MCE seat selection for free during the booking process [BAEC number entered, obviously] - this has changed in the last week or so.
Is this some policy change, or a sneaky upsell tactic? I haven't gone through with the booking to see if the website would allow reservation post-booking...
Is this some policy change, or a sneaky upsell tactic? I haven't gone through with the booking to see if the website would allow reservation post-booking...
#9
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Related: I'm BA Silver (OWS) and have been looking at some options for a trip to the states next year. The AA site no longer appears to be offering me premium/MCE seat selection for free during the booking process [BAEC number entered, obviously] - this has changed in the last week or so.
Is this some policy change, or a sneaky upsell tactic? I haven't gone through with the booking to see if the website would allow reservation post-booking...
Is this some policy change, or a sneaky upsell tactic? I haven't gone through with the booking to see if the website would allow reservation post-booking...
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...abin-extra.jsp
#10
Join Date: Mar 2017
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I heard similar claims from OWS members as well recently but cannot confirm. At least AA's website says OWS is still offered complimentary MCE. Maybe try to call them?
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...abin-extra.jsp
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...abin-extra.jsp