Originally Posted by
ESpen36
Nope, they're not new. They have always been Q-blocked. It's just that, until now, you couldn't use AA.com to see those seats unless logged in as an elite or from inside a PNR booked in Y/B class. Now, you can see them regardless of whether you are logged in or not.
Nope, all passengers who fit the established criteria can select lavender seats, not just GLBT pax.
Including passengers who decide to pay extra for access to preferred seats. Ie, AA
needed to make the seat map work this way in order to be able to sell preferred seating at a premium:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=666467