1A as a Silver in CE
Jan 23, 2024, 11:02 am
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1A as a Silver in CE
I just booked a CE flight to IST in May (reward flight). When going to MMB, I've been able to book 1A. Is this a fluke, or within the rules?
Jan 23, 2024, 11:07 am
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Originally Posted by
Chammer
I just booked a CE flight to IST in May (reward flight). When going to MMB, I've been able to book 1A. Is this a fluke, or within the rules?
thats a fluke
1A in CE should only be bookable by Gold until T-72
Jan 23, 2024, 11:08 am
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Fluke I would say, you could get moved or your luck could hold.
Jan 23, 2024, 11:16 am
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You must vacate row 1 at once! How very dare you!!!
Jan 23, 2024, 11:17 am
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I was assigned 1A at booking as a silver a year ago but it was a mid-day Saturday flight. I really lucked out as I had a blocked seat next to me on an almost full flight. Fingers crossed for you!
Jan 23, 2024, 12:20 pm
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Originally Posted by
Hubbabridge
Fluke I would say, you could get moved or your luck could hold.
Or with luck you could get moved. Horrible seat, only marginally better than 1C
Jan 23, 2024, 12:45 pm
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Robert279
Or with luck you could get moved. Horrible seat, only marginally better than 1C
Seat 1Cis dreadful, because most people push their wheeled-cases with their right hand, and everyone bangs into your knees 🙉😫
Jan 23, 2024, 12:47 pm
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Originally Posted by
Robert279
Or with luck you could get moved. Horrible seat, only marginally better than 1C
When I first achieved Gold I was all excited bagging row 1.
Personal preference now is a window further back in the CE cabin. (1) I can store small baggage in between the middle seat and often get a blocked aisle seat. (2) I often had to put luggage in overhead storage behind me in row 1 (3) Ordering special meals always guarantees I get my first choice meal
Jan 23, 2024, 12:55 pm
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Well, 1a/c are OUR seats and usually allocated by BA as soon as we book. But we don’t go to IST, so I won’t make a fuss on this occasion.
Jan 23, 2024, 12:55 pm
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Not a Gatwick flight is it? A silver friend can select 1A/C on those Gatwick style planes (no seats in 1D/F).
Jan 23, 2024, 12:55 pm
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Originally Posted by
SxMan
Seat 1Cis dreadful, because most people push their wheeled-cases with their right hand, and everyone bangs into your knees 🙉😫
Some friends and I call it the "thumper seat."
On the upside, it has the best reception for Galley FM
Jan 23, 2024, 1:00 pm
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Yes happens to my wife who's Silver from time to time. LHR - NUE is always a good candidate.
Jan 23, 2024, 1:16 pm
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I got 1A on both legs of a CAI trip last week and am only silver.
Jan 23, 2024, 1:38 pm
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When I was Silver I was in 1A once and the CSD was all but overcome by uncouthness of it all.
Jan 23, 2024, 2:18 pm
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I’ve had at selection and been in 1A as Silver. Albeit I always prefer 1F in CE.
Jan 23, 2024, 11:07 am
