Hi all. Just a quick one.

Last time I travelled EK economy in January, I was travelling alone so paid to select a seat.

However next week, I'm travelling with a party of 7. Now i don't mind paying to select a seat but other members do not want too.

So if EK allows 48 hour free seat selection when check in opens, can we select seats for free when check in opens, even though we haven't checked in yet, or do we have to check in, then select?

Many thanks