Originally Posted by
Echo
Quite simply, this Friday I don't know if I am flying home to the US or to Paris (from LHR). I don't want to lose getting a decent seat on these flights and I have no status...
Your FT profile states you are AA EXP, if that is still the case your status will be recognised by BA and there is no reason why you cannot chose your seat in advance without the need to check-in.