Upgraded But No Seat Assignment
Feb 3, 2006, 9:21 pm
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Upgraded But No Seat Assignment
I have been EUA'd for an IAH-DCA flight next week but no seat assignment shows and the seat map on co.com shows no available seats. When I called they said "my" seat is 1B, but it is blocked and can't be assigned until 24 hours before flight time.
I assume they need to reserve this seat for the FAM. In theory, if one is assigned to our flight, I would find myself back in coach, right?
Has anyone ever been upgraded in advance but then not be able to fly in F due to no seat being available?
On a side note, I found it strange that they would completely fill F with upgrades more than 3 days before the flight.
I assume they need to reserve this seat for the FAM. In theory, if one is assigned to our flight, I would find myself back in coach, right?
Has anyone ever been upgraded in advance but then not be able to fly in F due to no seat being available?
On a side note, I found it strange that they would completely fill F with upgrades more than 3 days before the flight.
Feb 3, 2006, 9:56 pm
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1B is reserved for FC disabled passengers and can't be unblocked until 24 hours before the flight.
Feb 3, 2006, 11:06 pm
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This happened to me just this past week. I got the upgrade notification but, like you, no seat. I also called and got the same explanation as suzanneaustin. They said it was an FAA requirement to hold a seat in FC for disabled passengers. I got the seat just fine, just like they said and enjoyed my FC upgrade from IAH to IAD.
Feb 4, 2006, 10:15 am
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It happens and more than likely you will be fine and get your seat.
Feb 4, 2006, 10:25 am
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It has happened to me a couple of times, but I always got the seat.