Originally Posted by dldkjones
I checked in online, and in doing so, found that a seat was/had been assigned. I was also able to view seat map which reflected 2 other open seats, and I was able to change my seat assignment to one of them. I had checked the reservation before starting check in, and no seat was reflected to have been assigned, and the seat maps were showing no available seats.
That's because when you check-in, the computer automatically assigns you a seat. That's the definition of checking-in. THEN, you may change your seat, if others are available, but often in your situation, you're assigned the last available seat (e.g., 1B/2B).