panamamike

I'd like to know if there's a good strategy for getting a choice seat without having to pay.

What I mean: I've run into the scenario a couple times now, I book last minute, only seats available are choice, but the airline won't allow me to choose a choice seat unless I pay for it.

If I wait till checkin time, they have to assign me a seat, but they don't allow me to choose the seat I'd like.

Anyone know if there is a way around this?

I mean, to add insult to injury, I'm paying higher prices for the flights because they are last minute, shouldn't they throw in the seat choice?

Regards,

Mike