Buying versus not buying a seat assignment ahead of time
Apr 10, 2015, 5:16 pm
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Buying versus not buying a seat assignment ahead of time
On WestJet, there is an extra charge for seat assignments. Some questions specific to WestJet:
1. Is there an increased risk of involuntary denied boarding if you do not have a pre-purchased seat assignment?
2. If you do not have a pre-purchased seat assignment and check in on-line approximately 24 hours before flight time, what kind of seats are typically available, and do you get a choice?
Assume flight between Canada and the US, and you are a member of the WestJet frequent flyer program with no status.
1. Is there an increased risk of involuntary denied boarding if you do not have a pre-purchased seat assignment?
2. If you do not have a pre-purchased seat assignment and check in on-line approximately 24 hours before flight time, what kind of seats are typically available, and do you get a choice?
Assume flight between Canada and the US, and you are a member of the WestJet frequent flyer program with no status.
Apr 10, 2015, 6:29 pm
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1. Is there an increased risk of involuntary denied boarding if you do not have a pre-purchased seat assignment?
2. If you do not have a pre-purchased seat assignment and check in on-line approximately 24 hours before flight time, what kind of seats are typically available, and do you get a choice?.
2. If you do not have a pre-purchased seat assignment and check in on-line approximately 24 hours before flight time, what kind of seats are typically available, and do you get a choice?.
2- Exit row will be gone probably, but at the24hr online check in you'll still have a ton of choice. Most people still check in at the airport.
No real difference on travel to the U.S. in my experience
Apr 10, 2015, 6:55 pm
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On WestJet, there is an extra charge for seat assignments. Some questions specific to WestJet:
1. Is there an increased risk of involuntary denied boarding if you do not have a pre-purchased seat assignment?
2. If you do not have a pre-purchased seat assignment and check in on-line approximately 24 hours before flight time, what kind of seats are typically available, and do you get a choice?
Assume flight between Canada and the US, and you are a member of the WestJet frequent flyer program with no status.
1. Is there an increased risk of involuntary denied boarding if you do not have a pre-purchased seat assignment?
2. If you do not have a pre-purchased seat assignment and check in on-line approximately 24 hours before flight time, what kind of seats are typically available, and do you get a choice?
Assume flight between Canada and the US, and you are a member of the WestJet frequent flyer program with no status.
2) I don't think most people pay for their seats in advance so if you check-in as close to the 24 hour mark you should be able to find a good spot. I flew YYC-SAN and I did pay for my seat selection but the flight wasn't full and I had an empty middle seat beside me - exit row too. I checked myself and three friends in without pre-purchased seat selections and I was able to find two empty rows together.
All seats will be open to you at check-in except the first three rows which are Plus seating. They still comes with a fee (you get advanced boarding and a free drink/sandwich though).
I don't think status comes into play with seat selection.
