When do the bassinet seats open?
May 17, 2015, 3:07 am
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When do the bassinet seats open?
Hello!
Can anyone tell me when the bassinet seats (if not taken) open up for selection?
I thought I'd read T-72 but on checking my flight, they seem to be blocked still.
Just wondering whether this means they're taken or I need to come back later.
Thanks!
Can anyone tell me when the bassinet seats (if not taken) open up for selection?
I thought I'd read T-72 but on checking my flight, they seem to be blocked still.
Just wondering whether this means they're taken or I need to come back later.
Thanks!
May 17, 2015, 3:09 am
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It is T-72'ish, but you typically need to call up, but only after the aircraft type has appeared in the seat map of MMB (top area). Online only works at T-24, with a bonus availability to those of us in the "Regions" with connecting flights, since we can nab them before the London passengers.
You can tell, generally, if you apparently appear able to select the bassinet seat, but then it turns out that it doesn't stick on your booking.
You can tell, generally, if you apparently appear able to select the bassinet seat, but then it turns out that it doesn't stick on your booking.
May 17, 2015, 12:57 pm
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Ooh ooh, seeing then open now but as you say, unable to select. As a lowly Bronze (for one more flight!) what number do I need to call?
Feb 25, 2016, 10:55 am
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It's 3 days beforehand in the 96 to 48 hour span, but at the UK lunch time in that window. I sometimes feel that the scheduler who do this try to get it out of the way before heading to the canteen, but I'm only speculating.
Feb 25, 2016, 11:56 am
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Feb 25, 2016, 12:08 pm
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Ah ok, it wasn't clear to me when you were travelling. Next time to check will be something like 11 to 14 hrs GMT on Friday. If the seat shows as available you then need to call the Service Centre to actually try to get the seat, which may or may not be fruitful.