Originally Posted by
marcopizzaiuolo
from the TPG site:
American Airlines
American Airlines permits customers to book a second seat for a musical instrument because they require -- or simply want -- the additional space.
To book two seats, the customer must call reservations directly. According to an American Airlines spokesperson, the second seat must be purchased at the same fare and in the same fare class as the first seat. You can
redeem AAdvantage miles for the second seat, but again, only if you redeem miles for both seats in the same fare class. Unfortunately, miles cannot be earned on the additional seat purchase even if you pay cash. Additionally, if you desire a second seat, it must be booked for the full itinerary -- not just one segment.
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https://thepointsguy.com/guide/buy-s...rican-airlines)
Thanks! I wound up booking over the phone, appreciate the info. Don't suppose you have any thoughts/knowledge/links/guesses as to how the actual travel would go? I assume (?) I'd check all three seats in normally the night before, and expect to just present 2 passes to go through security, then show all three at the gate? Thoughts on what I could/would/should do in the event the equipment on my flight is changed to a 2-seater and we no longer 'need' the third seat? (again, noting we bought basic economy, so my guess is we eat it?)
Thanks again.