Originally Posted by
Definitas
We fly twice a year using 2-4-1 Companion voucher so, on those flights, we are limited to BA metal. I try to plan for the best option but, unfortunately, our last 2 flights were to MIA and both involved the 388 with no alternative. Prior to that it was a return leg from ORD which also involved the 388 and an involuntary seat change due to the booked seat being blocked due to being unserviceable. (I also had a problem flying 388 to MIA when we were moved because the seat was taken by crew). Unfortunately, when late changes occur there are usually very few alternative seat options available and hence resulting in no direct aisle access. I realise that we have been unlucky with it happening 3 times but, if the aircraft wasn’t equipped with CW, it wouldn’t matter because I don’t mind where I sit as long as I have aisle access without having to climb over someone, which is all but impossible for me. I still have a few thousand Avios and so I'm thinking about going over to cash purchase and keeping them until the change over is complete. However, if it’s going to be a long wait I will worry about devaluation. It’s definitely a 1st world problem but I would like to avoid it if possible
If you are considered a person with reduced mobility EU Regulation 1107/2006 provides you with important protections regarding seat allocation. Annex II of the Regulation requires airlines to
make all reasonable efforts to provide suitable seating for PRMs upon request, and to seat a companion next to them where possible.
That obligation remains in place even if there is a last-minute aircraft change. In the event of an aircraft swap that affects seat assignment, the airline must still do everything reasonably possible to accommodate your seating needs as a PRM, subject to safety and availability. They would have to have a bloody good reason not to accommodate your needs without falling foul of the Regulations.
Contact the airline in advance to let them know of your requirements and ask them to put a note in your reservation about your PRM seating requirement. There are no shortage of aisle seats on an aircraft, so it will be very difficult to come up with a valid reason for not allocating one to you.