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Old Jul 11, 2018, 12:37 am
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estnet
 
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: bay area, ca
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Does check in time matter for basic economy?

First BE experience so wondering if it is better to check in earlier or is seat assignment just random? For example if non middle seats are available am I more likely to get them if I check in at earliest time?
Since apparently I can't change seat after assignment just wondering what I should know to maximize chance of getting a decent seat.
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