Originally Posted by
grant2112
I believe it is, indeed, around T-48 hours that they release some of the blocked seats at the front of the cabin. On multiple occasions I've even been able to snag 1A or 1K at check-in (usually 6 or 7 hours before my the TPAC segment of my itinerary departs from TPE). Perhaps most RL passengers aren't watching the seatmap like a hawk. Well done on 1A! ^
Does the release of blocked seats also apply to the Elite seats? Or is that just for the biz class only?
TG