Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Nowhere - Tax Free Nomad
Programs: BA GfL, UA Gold, EK Silver, Hilton LT Diamond, Marriott LT Titanium, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,380
In my last few flights in Y the Basinet has been unavailable for selction until OLCI.
As a GC I can select any seat except the basinet. In MMB it shows as available but then when yolu click on seat change it greys out. I think this is a change from about 6-8 months ago although don't exactly recall.
Therefore, I assume if you want a basinet and have reason to have it then you need to call.
Not sure if this also applies via MMB to premium cabins.