Originally Posted by restlessinRNO

VA Seat Assignment:

Months ago I booked an award tix for two pax VA PER-SYD in J using UA miles. I was unable to select seats on-line, even with VA confirmation number. Plane is B737 with two rows of J seating XX-XX. Now, at 48 hours prior to flight, when I attempt to check-in, I notice we have been assigned two isle seats, 2C & 2D! Cannot change seats to sit together, because there are now no empty J seats. I had assumed computer would automatically assign us a window & aisle.