Originally Posted by
mbreuer
I believe the OP is talking about elite miles used to purchase a ticket for a non-elite. The elite member doesn't have to be on the flight, and the status has come from the miles.
I have one of these in my reservations now and I can select premium (as well as exit) seats. It's only while purchasing that the seats can't be selected.
Agreed. If the miles for the reward travel are from the Elite's account, then reservation will assume the account number of the ticketing account and the associated benefits of that account.
This includes priority seating, no change fees if Plat, etc. And I think that includes Elite Access (for coach reward) and no baggage fees - I think?