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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 8:33 pm
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Originally Posted by Microwave
I've never seen row 8 on a 777 go from blocked to available; I've only seen them go from blocked to occupied. When does this happen? Does it happen reliably? In such cases, are you able to select them online?
VERY rare. But, I have seen it happen. I assume someone already in the seat moved or canceled - and you can get it online. Generally I get it within the 24 hour window when under AP control with agent that has the required AP control to do those sorts of things. (Deliberately vague here.)
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