So, I don't use BA a lot, since I left the Civil Service, where it was "the right thing to do".

I do only a few flights with them each year, in CW usually where there is no choice, Kingston, Bermuda etc.

So I have a trip booked for the 9th of Jan LGW -KIN in CW but in order for me to reserve a seat, they would like £65 x 2 on top of the fare.

With Flying Poo, or Skywards, seat selection is a given, have never not had my seat preference confirmed at time of booking, but the question is are BA unique in demanding an additional payment for it's "premium" passengers to select a seat, pre OLCI ?