Originally Posted by
mplflyer
Reviving this old thread. I booked an economy redemption and was not able to book seats in Cathay's site. It said only within 48 hrs before flight could I do so. I cancelled the booking within the 24 hrs as I was a little panicked at being in 2 middle seats. I wasn't aware you could call Cathay for seats. Is this a certainty? Not to doubt Guy Betsy, but wondering why the website doesn't say you can call.
The CX website doesn't always play nicely. When it happens you just call and they will do it for you. Only on the very lowest fares is seat selection restricted for non status holders.