Originally Posted by
MiniMuffin
I'm taking an international flight on Delta to Amsterdam and back. When I booked, all that was available were middle seats. Just to get an aisle seat, I have to pay another $69 (and then to get one of the nicer seats with more leg room, it's $129).
All I want is an aisle seat -- do they open up for free at some point when people don't buy them? When? How can I make sure I am first? I don't have any status I can lean on to try to earn upgrades -- this is my first time flying Delta.
I just think paying another $70 on top of an already $1700 itinerary is sort of ridiculous, and I just lost my job yesterday so I'd rather save my money. It's 10 hours though, so comfort is going to matter.
Thanks!
Seat selection will get progressively worse (not usually better). Comfort Plus seats rarely open up once they are all assigned. I have booked 90 days out, and not gotten C+ seats open up and watched continuously for those 90 days and never see anything open up. I would grab the best you can now, while you will have options. With no status, you will not get any special seating for free.