Originally Posted by
mh3265a
Too bad they took this benefit away from the 1Ks. Can understand holding it back for GSs but you would think they would open those seats up for 1Ks during check-in or at airport. But as others have said the 777 conversions are going pretty quickly now. Have mostly had mod 777s on last few flights abroad.
I heard that at check-in, the seat map opens to everyone confirmed in business class, regardless of status.