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Old Jul 9, 2023 | 1:33 pm
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Originally Posted by sfvoyage
I plan to fly SFO-SEA-JNU on AS this fall. If I book saver (X), I understand I can only select seat after check-in. Is that during online check-in, or only at the airport? (But if I have done online check-in in advance, why would I need to check in again at the airport if I only have a carry on bag?)

Also, on the fare comparison chart, there is kind of a warning saying that saver fare ticket holders board last, limiting choice of overhead bin. In practice, is that such a big risk? If there is no overhead bin space, don't they just check my carry on bag without a fee? Thanks.
Your seat is assigned randomly by Alaska at check in. I believe they no longer let you select a seat at all.

The risk is losing overhead space, and they'll gate check your bag. Which means you deal with whatever issues checking a bag can have, but it will be free.
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