Originally Posted by
tide
I fly IAD-NRT several times a year and here are my thoughts:
1) one side of Y seating is delegated to airport control so there are benefits to being there when check-in opens (3 hours before departure). For example, you can snag exit row seats etc.
Good luck
Nope. Exit rows are open on the internet check in facility. Maybe about 20% is for airport control but online check in definitely allows you to choose exit rows.