Don't Purchase Basic Economy
Originally Posted by
David Carabetta
I'm wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience.
I'm only a lowly Silver, but I have noticed that when I book basic economy I usually get a seat assigned(that i cannot change) at the time of check in. And then immediately prior to boarding there are usually a few people from the standby list that get booked into Comfort Plus seats. I feel like the early assigned seat completely eliminates any chance of getting one fo the extra comfort plus seats.
Maybe I'll stop checking in prior to arrival at the airport.
Delta is clear on what you do not get on B Economy. So, stop purchasing those cheap seats.