Originally Posted by headinclouds

Is there a way to view the assigned seats (exit rows) before buying a ticket on the BA site? When checking the seat map on Expert Flyer site, the exit rows are always blocked, except 14 days in advance. Then one can see which seats are now occupied. Since BA gold members and OW emerald members can book the exit row more than 14 days in advance, will that be depicted on Expert Flyer site? Lastly, do OW sapphire members pay for exit row seats once seats open for assignment 14 days before the flight?