Thanks for the reply. I finally got back around to this. Did they charge you a fee for the seats? Seems like I could select it now, but they'll charge me if I pick them. I'm traveling with three other people and hope to have them assign us all together. I'm going from LAX-TAO-XIA-ICN. Their customer service seems decent. I screwed up on one of my buddy's birthday on one of the bookings. They said they'll change it for free. They just couldn't do it when I called because they needed his passport number. Once I get it, I'll call to update and also ask about the seating assignments.

Yes, this is my first flight ever with them. I've never even known about this airline until I started looking for flights. They were the cheapest one. I've been doing some research and I'm aware. I'll be in 2 hour layover in TAO. I don't think we'll be getting off the plane though. I think the stop is just for refueling before we fly out to XIA. If I do have to get off for a short period of time. Would I need the Visa on arrival for that? I know for sure I'd have to get one in XIA because I'll be there for about 23 hours. I'll probably have to get the 72 hour transit visa. I know they provide a hotel also since it's an over night flight. I could taken another flight, but I figured, it's a good way to spend a whole day in China and explore that area. Thanks for the reply!