Originally Posted by
flyslow
I recently booked AY flight CDG-HEL in Y for my statusless friend. While the price was about €80 or so, AY asked €50 to select exit row seat. That makes BA look not so bad.
Well while we're on the subject, BA looks rubbish in Y compared to QR because the latter lets me have exit row seats for free as an OWS, whereas BA would charge me...
I guess the point is that each airline has its pros and cons around fees and benefits, and over time you learn to work with it...