Originally Posted by
Akihabara
Related to the unwritten "perks" for Diamond, I wondering if the available seats shown for selection differs by status, and if ANA specifically lock out seats to high revenue customers. I'm asking because I have experienced many times now where Business is showing as full or near full, and the seat next to me is taken, yet somehow I end up with a spare seat next to me, especially if I am seated in the first row. Or am I just getting lucky very often?
Domestically, yes -- the seats available for selection vary by status (up until a day or two before the flight, IIRC). Internationally, my experience hasn't been consistent, though I have requested seat blocking at check-in when flying economy.