Originally Posted by
ruhl0029
Back when Northwest existed, they never seemed to be able to assign seats, even when I called. I have had great luck, however, calling KLM directly: +31204747747 and talking with their representatives. It's an international call, but it always worked for me. Keep the time difference in mind!
Not me. I agree that NW was not able to assign seats on KL. But the only time KLM would work with me was when I flew Business class. Otherwise, they told me the window opened 24 hours in advance for online check-in and seat selection options. I was able to go in via AF (flying blue #) and see what seats had been assigned sometimes in advance, just couldn't change them. This was 4-5 times over the last year.