AA basic econ + 1world ruby + IB seat question
Jan 27, 2025 | 5:36 pm
#1
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AA basic econ + 1world ruby + IB seat question
Hi, I'm buying AA basic econ to MAD via DFW. SFO - DFW is on AA metal and DFW-MAD is IB. We're family of four, 2 adults + 9 yr old + 14 yr old.
My wife has 1world ruby, so on AA I was able to select seats for all 4 of us. But when I go to IB website and manage booking, I don't see any way to select the seats. Does IB honor 1w ruby advance seat selection? Since DFW-MAD is A333 with 2-4-2 layout, I would love to have us on the 2 x 2 seats.
Thanks!
My wife has 1world ruby, so on AA I was able to select seats for all 4 of us. But when I go to IB website and manage booking, I don't see any way to select the seats. Does IB honor 1w ruby advance seat selection? Since DFW-MAD is A333 with 2-4-2 layout, I would love to have us on the 2 x 2 seats.
Thanks!
Jan 28, 2025 | 9:26 am
#2
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https://www.iberia.com/us/our-allian...yers-benefits/
It appears you can get advance seat selection. You probably need to get your Iberia booking number (not the same as your AA booking number), call them and inquire about seating assignments. Pull up a seat map on Aerolopa so you can see what options they <hopefully> give you. Make sure they have your AA account number and Ruby status reflected as well.
It appears you can get advance seat selection. You probably need to get your Iberia booking number (not the same as your AA booking number), call them and inquire about seating assignments. Pull up a seat map on Aerolopa so you can see what options they <hopefully> give you. Make sure they have your AA account number and Ruby status reflected as well.
Jan 28, 2025 | 12:15 pm
#3
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I don't think Iberia allows free seat selection for OW Ruby. This is from the Iberia website:
Iberia Plus membersIberia Singular, Iberia Plus Platino (oneworld emerald) and Iberia Plus Oro (oneworld sapphire) cardholders get free seat selection.In the case of Oro (oneworld sapphire) cardholders, this does not include XL seats.
Iberia Plus membersIberia Singular, Iberia Plus Platino (oneworld emerald) and Iberia Plus Oro (oneworld sapphire) cardholders get free seat selection.In the case of Oro (oneworld sapphire) cardholders, this does not include XL seats.
Jan 28, 2025 | 9:58 pm
#4
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I don't think Iberia allows free seat selection for OW Ruby. This is from the Iberia website:
Iberia Plus membersIberia Singular, Iberia Plus Platino (oneworld emerald) and Iberia Plus Oro (oneworld sapphire) cardholders get free seat selection.In the case of Oro (oneworld sapphire) cardholders, this does not include XL seats.
Iberia Plus membersIberia Singular, Iberia Plus Platino (oneworld emerald) and Iberia Plus Oro (oneworld sapphire) cardholders get free seat selection.In the case of Oro (oneworld sapphire) cardholders, this does not include XL seats.
Feb 11, 2025 | 9:58 am
#6
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Thanks so much for the responses! Based on what I'm seeing on Iberia's seat selection website, the flight looks to be rather empty. So I think we should be able to get 2x2 seats successfully.
I should be able to select the seats myself when I check in T-24 hours right?
I should be able to select the seats myself when I check in T-24 hours right?