Free seat selection at check-in not possible
May 20, 2019, 2:47 pm
#1
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Free seat selection at check-in not possible
I always thought everybody could select a free seat at the time of check-in for BA flights. But all seats are showing a price.
I get assigned a seat for free but when I want to change it it costs me anything from €14 to €20.
I'm using BA's app.
The mobile boarding pass is also not showing my fare code. Can I find this somewhere else?
I get assigned a seat for free but when I want to change it it costs me anything from €14 to €20.
I'm using BA's app.
The mobile boarding pass is also not showing my fare code. Can I find this somewhere else?
May 20, 2019, 2:53 pm
#4
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Is it a Hand baggage only fare? If so, you can only select a seat for free if you hold Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald status. For a non-HBO booking, you should be able to select a seat for free at online check-in
May 20, 2019, 2:55 pm
#5
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From your description, it sounds like you are travelling on a Basic (economy, hand baggage only) ticket, in which case the options available to you are indeed, accept the seat allocated to you or pay for an alternative seat.
Other options may materialise at the checkin desk.
Other options may materialise at the checkin desk.
May 20, 2019, 3:06 pm
#6
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OK thanks. Hand baggage only indeed. First time I use such a fare. Wasn't aware that there were other consequences as well.
I hope they earn miles because the only reason I booked them was to keep my balance from expiring.
I hope they earn miles because the only reason I booked them was to keep my balance from expiring.
May 20, 2019, 3:09 pm
#7
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There is also free seat selection at 7 days if BA Bronze, AA Gold, oneworld Ruby on Basic fares.
And yes you should get a mileage credit for that ticket.
And yes you should get a mileage credit for that ticket.
May 20, 2019, 3:19 pm
#8
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Good to hear about the mileage credit!