Originally Posted by
mpkz
What do you mean by basic economy? OWS should have free seat selection excluding economy comfort seats (extra legroom seats at the front with noise cancelling headphones and amenity kits) in almost all cases. If it is on AA stock then you need to call/use AY chat to choose seat if you don't get an AY reservation number (but usually you do?)
Basic economy is the cheapest fare without any bags/seat selection. Believe AY call it "light". For instance with AA when you book the basic/light economy fare you don't get free seat selection regardless of status.