Mar 22, 2018, 3:34 am
Last edit by: corporate-wage-slave
This thread examines BA's use of Amadeus' Theoretical Seating module. This kicks in at T-72 hours before departure, so this thread is primarily of interest to those travelling within the next few days.
FAQ : 'Theoretical Seating' : Blocked seats and status
May 28, 2018, 7:10 am
#976
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Exit Rows
Does anyone have insight if it is a quiet flight and 2 golds have Window and aisle on emergency exit in A320 would emergency exits always be opened for anyone given the extra legroom or would a block still be possible? Thanks!
May 28, 2018, 8:06 am
#977
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I've had the exit row seat next to me blocked before as gold.
May 28, 2018, 8:49 am
#979
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In my experience with 2x Gold in aisle/window and middle being free, it's not remained blocked while other exit row middle seats have remained empty. I've tried c-w-s's suggestion of taking Window+Aisle and middle has been blocked but the flights have not been that busy. Will see what happens when we're on a busy flight....
May 28, 2018, 8:51 am
#980
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on a busy flight the seat will go, especially if it is status heavy as it will be one of the "best" seats available
On status light flights that are not busy it will remain blocked
On status light flights that are not busy it will remain blocked
May 28, 2018, 8:56 am
#981
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Hi All
Hoping his is the correct place to ask this;
I am on the BA36 From MAA To LHR on 1st of June.
Seat expert shows 10J available however MMB App shows it as unavailable. See images below. I am BA Silver (not sure if that helps). Why is MMB not allowing me to move to 10J. I am guessing possible BA Gold members yet to book/reserve seat?
Any help is appreciated.
Hoping his is the correct place to ask this;
I am on the BA36 From MAA To LHR on 1st of June.
Seat expert shows 10J available however MMB App shows it as unavailable. See images below. I am BA Silver (not sure if that helps). Why is MMB not allowing me to move to 10J. I am guessing possible BA Gold members yet to book/reserve seat?
Any help is appreciated.
10 A/K are bassinet seats and blocked fyi and 10B is also available and TS will not have kicked in yet.
Call BA and see if they can move you?
May 28, 2018, 1:13 pm
#983
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Its too late to check now but it may only have opened up to other golds
May 29, 2018, 3:26 am
#984
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Windsor
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Am I correct in thinking that, 47 hours before departure, the bassinet seat should have been released? I've checked the flight (BA283 on 1 June) on ExpertFlyer and the bassinet seat still shows as blocked.
May 29, 2018, 3:35 am
#985
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Location: SAN, MIA, GOT
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For my 283 flight tomorrow the bassinets seats opened up 20-24 hours before departure.
Jun 13, 2018, 3:13 am
#986
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Odd seating on Saturday's LHR-BDS.
On both BA and Expertflyer about T-96 virtually all the seats suddenly became booked - from being nearly all available. This flight has been shown as nearly 100% full for many weeks (currently J4/Y2 - after a curtain move last week when it was J2/y2).I can't imagine that everyone rushed out to pay extra for seat assignments!
On both BA and Expertflyer about T-96 virtually all the seats suddenly became booked - from being nearly all available. This flight has been shown as nearly 100% full for many weeks (currently J4/Y2 - after a curtain move last week when it was J2/y2).I can't imagine that everyone rushed out to pay extra for seat assignments!
Jun 13, 2018, 4:01 am
#987
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I'm a Silver (and lead booker) with 4 other passengers (all Blue). I've reserved our seats on the upper deck of an A380 WT+. We have the front two middle rows of three, with one spare seat. Is this likely to remain blocked, or is it only the physical seat next to me which the rules would apply to?
I'm not particularly fussed either way, just intrigued how it works!
I'm not particularly fussed either way, just intrigued how it works!
Jun 13, 2018, 2:09 pm
#988
Join Date: Jan 2018
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Experiencing some very odd seat blocking on an A380 flight within the next 72 hours.
The price for an in-app upgrade from WT to WTP decreased from £329 to £231, and eventually, this morning, to £165 where my girlfriend (Bronze) finally took up the offer. The app automatically assigned her 61B (arguably one of the best seats in the cabin) which is great!
This morning, EF was showing lots of available seats in WTP but now they are all showing as "blocked" (see picture). The BA seat map corresponds with this and is only showing a couple of available seats.
We are wondering what might be going on in this situation? Is WT massively oversold and is BA keeping the WTP seats blocked for more upgrades and op-ups?
Would be interesting to hear your opinions!
Jun 13, 2018, 2:38 pm
#989
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