Originally Posted by
qwest01
As to seat reservation - no you will have to pay to reserve in advance otherwise seat allocation will be when you check in. That is unless you have some level of status in the BAEC - SIilver or Gold can reserve a seat for free as soon as they make a booking, Bronze members may do this 7 days before departure.
Or the equivelant on OneWorld, such as AA EXP/Plat/Gold.
Emerald/Sapphire reserve seats free from booking.
Ruby from T-7 days.