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Jun 4, 2019 | 7:28 am

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Mark_T

Join Date: Feb 2008

Programs: AA EXP

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Originally Posted by Dave Noble

I don't understand the question - a regular passenger can get a 'better' seat at the airport for no charge ; the check in desk at, say LHR, will not charge a normal economy ticket holder a fee for a different seat

The charge made by AA online is for advance seat selection - similar to how other airlines operate in charging for seat selection

I am now seeing the FA defending the empty MCE seats from onboard 'self-upgraders'. This has only happened since AA added the 'free drinks' perk to MCE.

If AA choose to seat a group 9 person in MCE before boarding then that is fine of course, they just got lucky.

Last edited by Mark_T; Jun 4, 2019 at 7:42 am

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