Originally Posted by
Wexflyer
Tried a different browser - no difference. So, I went ahead and bought ticket without seat assignment. AFTER - but only after - I bought the ticket, this message appeared:
"Your AAdvantage Elite status has been confirmed.
There may be new seats available to you, click Change Seats to view the updated seat maps."
Yes, this is my experience with AS (and plenty of it being SEA based). You have to complete the purchase and then go back and select seats in order to get your AA seat selection benefits.