Jun 15, 2015, 10:05 am
Last edit by: JY1024
To get your CX Record Locator, call AA.
FAQ Page from Cathay website: http://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_H...-requests.html
Info from the site (as of 15 June):
FAQ Page from Cathay website: http://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_H...-requests.html
Info from the site (as of 15 June):
Who is eligible to request a seat?
The following customers can request a seat in advance
- Members of The Marco Polo Club (Silver tier or above) and oneworld Ruby tier members or above
- All First and Business Class passengers
- Customers holding tickets on eligible fare types – Y, B, H, K, L, M, V, W, R, E, T
Customers requiring special services cannot request a seat online. Please raise your request at the time of booking.
The following customers can request a seat in advance
- Members of The Marco Polo Club (Silver tier or above) and oneworld Ruby tier members or above
- All First and Business Class passengers
- Customers holding tickets on eligible fare types – Y, B, H, K, L, M, V, W, R, E, T
Customers requiring special services cannot request a seat online. Please raise your request at the time of booking.
How do I request my seat?
You can request your seat at Manage Booking.
Simply log in and select “Service Requests” > “Seat”. You can select your preferred seat on the interactive seat map. Your request will be processed and confirmed immediately.
You can request your seat at Manage Booking.
Simply log in and select “Service Requests” > “Seat”. You can select your preferred seat on the interactive seat map. Your request will be processed and confirmed immediately.
When can I request my seat?
You can request your seat via Manage Booking anytime up to 55 hours prior to flight departure. If you want to request your seat afterwards, you can only do so via Online Check-In.
You can request your seat via Manage Booking anytime up to 55 hours prior to flight departure. If you want to request your seat afterwards, you can only do so via Online Check-In.
How / when to select seat on a Cathay (CX) award / flight (consolidated)
Jun 14, 2015, 8:51 am
#91
Join Date: Aug 2001
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Jun 14, 2015, 9:23 am
#92
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 531
I selected seats on a non-eligible fare using QR and they now show up on the CX website as selected but "On Request". What's the likelihood that they stick? They're not showing as occupied on the seat map.
Jun 14, 2015, 11:32 am
#93
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 2,272
I think I was able to change my seat on 1 out of 2 flights with QR. Not sure it will stick, but at the moment it appears to be.
Jun 15, 2015, 8:00 am
#94
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Wow - realised out outdated the "mod note" in the first post was! 
I'll take a quick stab at creating a thread wiki, but would certainly appreciate input/edits from others who have more experience and helpful hints.
I'll take a quick stab at creating a thread wiki, but would certainly appreciate input/edits from others who have more experience and helpful hints.
Jul 2, 2015, 6:28 pm
#96
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Jul 2, 2015, 6:36 pm
#97
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1K, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 223
This is correct as per CX guidelines, but I've had experience where the website and app just refuse to let the companion select a seat. A call to CX or going to the check-in counter will resolve this.
Sep 22, 2015, 10:51 am
#98
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Kingdom of the Sun
Programs: DL GM/MM
Posts: 3,708
I've booked a CX flight pair (ORD-HKG-MNL) in J using AA award points, for next April. Booking was done by phone with AA. Is there a time window when they open up the ability to do seat selection? (No status anywhere on AA nor CX.)
Sep 22, 2015, 11:40 am
#99
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: ORD
Programs: AAdvantage, UA, Avios
Posts: 637
Usually they can book it for you right away. If they cannot, get the CX reservation number and you can do it yourself on the CX site. I'm not sure if you have to wait for it to be ticketed in order to do this but I don't think that is the case.
Sep 23, 2015, 1:13 am
#100
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Everywhere you wanna be
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it has to be ticketed before you can select a seat on CX.
Oct 23, 2015, 7:44 am
#102
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: ORD
Posts: 1,845
Oct 23, 2015, 7:56 am
#103
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: ORD
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With EXP, Emerald, OW status, if you're flying F/J, USA - HKG, and connecting Dragon Air (KA) on a coach only flight. Both of you can select business seats, but even though you're on the same itinerary, only the EXP can select the bulkhead seats (row 22) http://www.dragonair.com/ka/en_BD/tr...00-type-2.html
Nov 14, 2015, 10:58 am
#104
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Nov 14, 2015, 12:33 pm
#105
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Charlottesville, Va. USA
Posts: 1,752
In my experience they block 1k & 2k. Sometimes when the other seats get taken you could get them. Several years ago you could call CX in the us and get the seat if you promised to give it up if they needed the basinet, which in my experience never happens. It has been a year since I flew cx F so ymmv.