Charging for "premium" J seats - is this a new thing?
Dec 13, 2012, 4:49 pm
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Everyone at AA not involved in all the new changes or, um, "enhancements" should show up to work tomorrow in an "I'm with stupid" t-shirt.
Dec 13, 2012, 4:54 pm
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No charge on full fare business class fares ( J or C )
Charge applies on other business class fares ( such as D,R and I )
Dec 13, 2012, 5:32 pm
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Dec 13, 2012, 5:36 pm
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Dec 13, 2012, 8:30 pm
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Dec 13, 2012, 8:42 pm
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Dec 13, 2012, 8:56 pm
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Dec 13, 2012, 9:32 pm
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Dec 13, 2012, 10:49 pm
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That's what airlines are coming to. A la carte pricing for everything, now to include premium cabins. First will probably never have this, but business is another story. This trend will probably be introduced along the lines of how checked baggage fees were.
I'm opposed to this for any premium cabin, but airlines are adapting to more flexible pricing structures. It doesn't really make sense for AA though because the new 777 layout has aisle access for all J seats.
I'm opposed to this for any premium cabin, but airlines are adapting to more flexible pricing structures. It doesn't really make sense for AA though because the new 777 layout has aisle access for all J seats.
Dec 13, 2012, 11:40 pm
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I recently booked a first class award on BA and they let me select my seat on the TATL F segment but told me I could not on the Europe Biz class segment unless I paid a fee. Both segments on BA. Maybe different rules depending on F/J cabin. And maybe AA is following suit?
Dec 13, 2012, 11:57 pm
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The BA rule does have a nice advantage for elites though. The window seats on BA (and to an even greater extent the upper deck windows) are worlds better than the middles.
The policy means that if I book a J ticket a week in advance and still select an excellent seat, if not my favorite seat. This is not possible on AA and other carriers.
And since it is typically the last minute buyers that pay the most, it makes sense that they shouldn't be stuck in the worst seats.
The policy means that if I book a J ticket a week in advance and still select an excellent seat, if not my favorite seat. This is not possible on AA and other carriers.
And since it is typically the last minute buyers that pay the most, it makes sense that they shouldn't be stuck in the worst seats.
Dec 14, 2012, 3:10 am
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I recently booked a first class award on BA and they let me select my seat on the TATL F segment but told me I could not on the Europe Biz class segment unless I paid a fee. Both segments on BA. Maybe different rules depending on F/J cabin. And maybe AA is following suit?
Only J and C business class are eligable for selection , so award business (U) is chargeable
Looking at your details though, it seems that you do have at least OW Sapphire status, so if you make sure your number is properly in your booking, the BA system should let you select seats for free
Dec 14, 2012, 5:53 am
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Dec 14, 2012, 7:43 am
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we should not be like sheep and keep following.
Dec 14, 2012, 8:12 am
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Like I said in my previous post, I have several upcoming flights, including to NRT, in J. I have no problem choosing whatever seat I want in the J cabin, without being charged a penny.
OP is the only person so far reporting being charged for choosing an aisle seat.
OP is the only person so far reporting being charged for choosing an aisle seat.