Originally Posted by tombourn

Wife and I are flying AKL-NRT in March. Currently assigned 35AB. Has anyone had luck with the strategy of selecting window/aisle and hope for no one being assigned the middle seat?

I would have to call NZ and have then change seats as when I try to do it, the system keeps us together as a pair and tries to charge me for preferred seating.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

*G flying on an Award tickets, I know, greedy