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Old Mar 17, 2026 | 6:05 pm
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Originally Posted by Kacee
But at least with OW carriers, seat selection is free for OWE. If UA were to adopt this, with no free seat benefit for status, that would cause me to book away on OW.
Likewise with AFKL Business Light: STE+ get free seat selection and lounge access and the extra checked bag back, so being able to book Light when you know you're traveling is kind of an elite benefit.
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