Originally Posted by
NewbieRunner
Anybody can select a seat on longhaul flights regardless of the travelling and booking class. Certain seats are blocked until T-23 or later.
But for codeshares the array of seats offered is dramatically reduced.
Also as a *G from T-23h onward you can grab coveted front seats ... unless you booked a codeshare. In which case you are lucky if you can check through or in with an agent...