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Old Apr 8, 2024 | 10:24 am
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Originally Posted by Trippelone
On my last flights in economy the seat next to me was not kept free. There were plenty of free seats further in the back. Is that perk for golds/ggl’s gone?
theoretical seating is still a thing, it has not been removed

It is not a perk for gold/ggl, seat blocking also occurs for silver.

golds can pick seats beside other golds.
This means silvers further back may keep their blocked seats while golds lose theirs , especially on gold heavy flights

Free seats may also be from people who missed connections.

Best to keep an eye on the seat map in expert flyer from t-72
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