Originally Posted by
docrok
I'm flying to AMS from BOS on an A330 next week and need a seating strategy.
Here's the deal...I used miles to "purchase" my companions ticket and $$ to purchase mine. I'm elite so I chose an exit row seat but because we're on separate reservations, I couldn't place her in the seat next to me.
Will I be able to place her in the seat next to mine at check-in (if it's not already taken)?
It almost certainly won't be available at check in. Call NW and ask them to give her the seat next to you. They have done that for me for non-elite companions on different reservations.
Not sure what status you have, but if a phantom upgrade is possible for you, and you want her to take the upgrade, book HER into the seat you would prefer to sit in so that if/when you get upgraded, her seat is more acceptable to you.