Originally Posted by
ithinkurdumb
I'm trying to book AS65 but the only window seats on the date (June 26 for example) are in row 9-17, which are for "Alaska and oneworld elites". I have no status with AS nor other OW airlines. Is there a way to select those seats without status? The booking flow doesn't seem to allow for paying for those seats - only has option to pay for Premium seats.
AS doesn't charge for seat selection. Those seats are held for AS & oneworld elites until check-in opens 24 hours before flight time. You can select any available Main Cabin seat, without charge, at that time providing you are not on a Saver fare.
There isn't an option to "purchase" those seats prior. Sans attaing AS or oneworld status, you will have to wait. In the interim, you can monitor to see if a window seat becomes available in non-elite seating.
Elite upgrades after OLCI will free up seats, a Premium Class or Exit row pax goes to First and that seat is taken by another Elite. It will really be the luck of the draw. Make sure to check-in as soon as it opens.
James