Originally Posted by
CPH-Flyer
If the seats are blocked, it is because a combination of your fare and status does not allow you to select these specific seats? I am guessing you are looking at Expert Flyer or similar to know that they are blocked, and not simply taken.
it may also be possible that AA is blocked from selecting those seats. But then again, this is not a codeshare seat selection issue and OP should just start a new thread.