Originally Posted by
BraniffLuvr
Why do BA have a policy if "seat shifting"?
You'll have to ask Willie Walsh that question, I s'pose.
But basically, the problem is that even if you qualify for advance seat assignments, they are no guarantee whatsoever that the seat you asked for will be the seat you get.
I know a seat assignment is not a guarantee on any carrier, but with BA seat re-assignment has become extremely common lately.