Originally Posted by
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But for economy, the first six rows of seats will not be open for green and silver members to choose until online check-in opens, so they cannot call in to block the bassinet seat. However the green and silver members can pay a fee of around HK300-400 to block the seat including the bassinet seat for these first 6 rows in economy. But if eventually the seat has to go to parent/baby, the fees will not be refunded.
This is true but if bumped in this way the fee paid can be used to take another preferred/chargeable seat if any remain available.