Dec 10, 2015, 9:45 am
Last edit by: Prospero
Booking an extra seat on for POS (Persons Of Size) or other reasons
American Airlines sells adjacent seats for various reasons; the most common one is for persons of size who can't comfortably occupy a single "Main Cabin" (Economy) seat, though others might consider purchasing an extra seat for comfort or to protect items of exceptionally high value. This seat was referred to by AA as "XTRASEAT" or “EXST”, and this JOHN BROWN
EXST BROWN
is how it will reflect in some documentation. There is no discount for the second seat, which must be purchased in advance; walk up purchases of extra seats will incur full "walk up" fares, if available.
As these can not be booked online, calling will work best; no telephone service charge will be made.
The extra seat does not earn Elite Qualifying or Redeemable miles or earn extra baggage allowances, etc. EQ instruments can only be earned by the individual person occupying a seat on AA (not an empty seat, a "proxy passenger" or animal or inanimate object). In the example above, EXST BROWN will have no AAdvantage earnings.
Other reasons for purchasing extra seats would be for allowed musical instruments, objects of high value such as art works, or materials for human transplantation.
American Airlines sells adjacent seats for various reasons; the most common one is for persons of size who can't comfortably occupy a single "Main Cabin" (Economy) seat, though others might consider purchasing an extra seat for comfort or to protect items of exceptionally high value. This seat was referred to by AA as "XTRASEAT" or “EXST”, and this JOHN BROWN
EXST BROWN
is how it will reflect in some documentation. There is no discount for the second seat, which must be purchased in advance; walk up purchases of extra seats will incur full "walk up" fares, if available.
As these can not be booked online, calling will work best; no telephone service charge will be made.
The extra seat does not earn Elite Qualifying or Redeemable miles or earn extra baggage allowances, etc. EQ instruments can only be earned by the individual person occupying a seat on AA (not an empty seat, a "proxy passenger" or animal or inanimate object). In the example above, EXST BROWN will have no AAdvantage earnings.
Extra space during travel Link
For the safety and comfort of all customers, if a customer’s body extends more than 1 inch beyond the outermost edge of the armrest and a seat belt extension is needed, another seat is required. We encourage customers to address all seating needs when booking.
For the safety and comfort of all customers, if a customer’s body extends more than 1 inch beyond the outermost edge of the armrest and a seat belt extension is needed, another seat is required. We encourage customers to address all seating needs when booking.
- When you call to book, Reservations will make sure you get 2 adjacent seats at the same rate.
- If you didn’t book an extra seat in advance, ask an airport agent to find out if 2 adjacent seats are available.
- You may be offered a seat in a higher class of service that may provide more space; in this case, you’ll be responsible for the fare difference.
- If accommodations can’t be made on your original flight, you can buy seats on a different flight at the same price as your original seats.
Booking two seats / extra seat for person or object (EXST, XTRASEAT)
Oct 30, 2018, 9:34 pm
#241
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Yes, we've had someone travel with a case ratchet strapped into the seat in business from Asia on several flights. The whole remove valuable items, well it's impossible, the item in the box is the valuable item, and it's not going in baggage. Too big for the overhead, it gets strapped in, and they sit across the isle from it.
Oct 31, 2018, 9:02 am
#242
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Has anyone tried to purchase an XTRASEAT since basic economy rolled out? I want to purchase two seats for my mom, and BE is $60 less (each), but I wasn't sure if buying XTRASEAT would still force the system to keep two seats together. I'm not hopeful but wanted to see if there's a data point.
Assuming it will be two main cabin seats, what about if there are no complimentary aisles available at booking time (for non elites)? Will I be successful in 'booking' the middle seat and having reservations block the aisle?
Assuming it will be two main cabin seats, what about if there are no complimentary aisles available at booking time (for non elites)? Will I be successful in 'booking' the middle seat and having reservations block the aisle?
Dec 15, 2018, 6:56 am
#243
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Baggage allowed for extra seat / XTRASEAT
DW and I going JFK-STT next month but could not get BC seating.We usually bring 3 checked bags. We bought 3 coach seats instead. For the extra seat do we get the same checked baggage allowance? We have no status with AA and I can't seem to get a definitive answer from AA. Not concerned about the carry on allowance but if anybody knows please advise.
Dec 15, 2018, 8:43 am
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I assume you booked this in the correct way and not just added a dummy name to your booking for the seat / ticket (looking at you 'Mr Cello') because that's could cause issues.
In my experience when people buy an additional seat like this they don't get the baggage allowance as if done properly you only pay the seat costs and not airport fees etc
In my experience when people buy an additional seat like this they don't get the baggage allowance as if done properly you only pay the seat costs and not airport fees etc
Dec 15, 2018, 10:42 am
#245
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I assume you booked this in the correct way and not just added a dummy name to your booking for the seat / ticket (looking at you 'Mr Cello') because that's could cause issues.
In my experience when people buy an additional seat like this they don't get the baggage allowance as if done properly you only pay the seat costs and not airport fees etc
In my experience when people buy an additional seat like this they don't get the baggage allowance as if done properly you only pay the seat costs and not airport fees etc
Dec 15, 2018, 10:55 am
#246
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I assume you booked this in the correct way and not just added a dummy name to your booking for the seat / ticket (looking at you 'Mr Cello') because that's could cause issues.
In my experience when people buy an additional seat like this they don't get the baggage allowance as if done properly you only pay the seat costs and not airport fees etc
In my experience when people buy an additional seat like this they don't get the baggage allowance as if done properly you only pay the seat costs and not airport fees etc
are $5.00 less. Saving $5 on an airport fee is not quite as good a deal if I have to pay $35 for a 3rd bag. Does everyone not checking a bag get $5 off on the TAXES AND CARRIER-IMPOSED FEE ? If these are the rules I'll abide by them but I would like an explanation of the logic if anyone understands it.
Dec 15, 2018, 5:57 pm
#247
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I booked this on the phone with an AA rep. The seat is listed as EXST with my name. The price is the same but the TAXES AND CARRIER-IMPOSED FEES
are $5.00 less. Saving $5 on an airport fee is not quite as good a deal if I have to pay $35 for a 3rd bag. Does everyone not checking a bag get $5 off on the TAXES AND CARRIER-IMPOSED FEE ? If these are the rules I'll abide by them but I would like an explanation of the logic if anyone understands it.
are $5.00 less. Saving $5 on an airport fee is not quite as good a deal if I have to pay $35 for a 3rd bag. Does everyone not checking a bag get $5 off on the TAXES AND CARRIER-IMPOSED FEE ? If these are the rules I'll abide by them but I would like an explanation of the logic if anyone understands it.
If it's exactly $5.00 less, I'm not sure -- could be the same logic with the per-passenger facility fee charged by the airport.
Dec 16, 2018, 3:54 am
#248
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I booked this on the phone with an AA rep. The seat is listed as EXST with my name. The price is the same but the TAXES AND CARRIER-IMPOSED FEES
are $5.00 less. Saving $5 on an airport fee is not quite as good a deal if I have to pay $35 for a 3rd bag. Does everyone not checking a bag get $5 off on the TAXES AND CARRIER-IMPOSED FEE ? If these are the rules I'll abide by them but I would like an explanation of the logic if anyone understands it.
are $5.00 less. Saving $5 on an airport fee is not quite as good a deal if I have to pay $35 for a 3rd bag. Does everyone not checking a bag get $5 off on the TAXES AND CARRIER-IMPOSED FEE ? If these are the rules I'll abide by them but I would like an explanation of the logic if anyone understands it.
After the fact now but why didn't you ask the agent when you called about baggage allowance and the extra seat?
Dec 16, 2018, 10:49 am
#249
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I booked this on the phone with an AA rep. The seat is listed as EXST with my name. The price is the same but the TAXES AND CARRIER-IMPOSED FEES
are $5.00 less. Saving $5 on an airport fee is not quite as good a deal if I have to pay $35 for a 3rd bag. Does everyone not checking a bag get $5 off on the TAXES AND CARRIER-IMPOSED FEE ? If these are the rules I'll abide by them but I would like an explanation of the logic if anyone understands it.
are $5.00 less. Saving $5 on an airport fee is not quite as good a deal if I have to pay $35 for a 3rd bag. Does everyone not checking a bag get $5 off on the TAXES AND CARRIER-IMPOSED FEE ? If these are the rules I'll abide by them but I would like an explanation of the logic if anyone understands it.
Dec 16, 2018, 11:43 am
#250
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Doubly so for not making the policy available.
Mar 10, 2019, 12:27 pm
#253
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When you buy Xtraseats on transatlantic routing, is the fuel surcharge waived along with the taxes? I’ve noticed that the base fares can be very low on these routes, sometimes just a few dollars.
May 27, 2019, 3:28 pm
#254
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Buying a "comfort" extra seat so that you can ....
have a little bit more space. I'm not talking about the policies of some airlines that require people with larger frames to purchase a second seat. I'm talking about just purchasing a second seat so you can have the space. Who has done this? Have you run into any trouble with gate agents? I was reading this and wondering how frequently you all do this?
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May 27, 2019, 4:21 pm
#255
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Haven't done it on AA and wouldn't do it solo, but on an intra-Europe flight with my wife, buying a row of 3 is potentially a much cheaper (and just as good) alternative to paying for fake business class if we don't want to be crammed into a coach row with a random person after a TATL from the US. I think we've only done it once but it's something I've considered on other occasions. Have generally either been on tickets that included the fake business class, or if buying a single segment intra-Europe, we'll pay the extra $20 for exit row aisle/window, and invariably the middle stays open.