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Old Nov 25, 2019, 1:31 am
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Strawb
 
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Originally Posted by seawolf
I noticed same as well. It appears when booking a codeshare operated by AA, there is a window between booking and ticketing where one can select seat (or MCE if OWE/OWS) without charge. Once the ticket is issued, AA website then realize this is a BE fare and will no longer allow seat change without fee. Now we’re you able to keep the assignment and flew in it?
Was able to keep original seat assignment (before tickets were issued) right up to check in, at the gate asked the agent to change to an empty middle row in Main Cabin Extra - no problem.
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