Originally Posted by
slawecki
i just returned from ath-lhr-iad on AA(ba metal). my wife and were not allowed to choose seats either way. i cannot imagine choosing a meal with them(we flew I, which is biz class) no choice the other way either.
This is a BA thing. Only higher level elites and paid F (yes, F, but not business; that's disgraceful, IMHO) get to choose seats prior to check-in without paying extra. If you book through a TA, they may be able to select seats for you in advance without charge.