Originally Posted by remdk

wickedkhalsa the front rows of many QR cabins, except bassinet/exit rows, are initially reserved for PC/OW status passengers to select from (Upperdeck Y cabin on A380) and are not available to non-status passengers until shortly before departure (72 hours). Look at https://www.qatarairways.com/en-dk/P..._benefits.html and under "Other information" you will find "16Preferred seats are available in the front section of the Economy cabin, which can be selected up to 72 hours prior to flight departure. Availability of seats is on a first-come, first-served basis. Availability varies, depending on the aircraft configuration and may exclude exit and bassinet seats."
Bassinet/exit rows are always blocked, usually until airport check-in opens.