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Old Jul 16, 2025 | 8:04 pm
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Originally Posted by moretimeoffguy
Strange. Don't know how it is for paid flights from a partner; but whenever I book CX flights using Alaska Airline miles, I can't select a seat until 48 hours before departure--and that's only because I'm Oneworld Sapphire and I get 48 hour check-in privileges. Some have to wait 24 hours before departure to choose their seats.
Have you called CX? Your Sapphire status gives you seat selection for free including extra-legroom ones.
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