Originally Posted by
jsloan
The seat assignment is part of the reservation.
The ticket is attached to the reservation.
They're entirely separate. (This is how you can get seat assignments during the booking process).
Being able to select seats is not an indication that you have a ticket, only that you have a reservation.
Aha, I think I'm finally getting it. You mean "PNR" not "reservation," no? I was interpreting "selecting seats needing a reservation" as "reservation=confirmation," when "reservation=PNR."
Even still, I'm amazed that NH would assign a seat without an actual confirmed booking on that flight. But, it is what it is.