Originally Posted by
roberto.triviani
I am on a paid X business class fare. Using expert flyer I see some seats blocked, and a few in window empty. Looking at the seat map on JAL website to select a seat, all of the Window seats are occupied (this includes the blocked ones and the empty ones on expert flyer).
I might call in, but reading this thread it doesn't seem like that would help.
Blocked seats. These are only available before OLCI (T-24) based on your OneWorld Status.
At OLCI, free for all.
As a one world Sapphire, you can select the following business class window seats
From row 5 on the 767, 787 and 772 (excludes rows 1-4 window seats)
From main cabin on the 777W (excludes whole of mini cabin)
As a non-status passenger (or Ruby member), you can only select the following business class window seats
From second row onward of second cabin on the 767, 787 and 772 (excludes all of the forward cabin window seats and first/exit row of main cabin)
From second row onward of main cabin on the 777W (excludes whole of mini cabin and first/exit row of main cabin)
As a OWE, you have unlimited access.