sethb

I'm fully aware of that. I'm also aware that on a plane with 3-3 seating in coach that's completely full, it's quite common for only middle seats to be left for assignment to BE pax. That's the situation I wrote about.

sethb

You're DM. How often are you in the back half of Y where BE pax are typically assigned on full flights?

Qwkynuf

How is it that it's "the same seat going to the same place" when asking someone to accommodate your desire, but it's not when you don't have the seat that you want? If your argument is that all seats are equal, then why are you asking other people on the same plane to move? Heck, seat 10C and seat 37C are probably exactly the same part number - and the whole plane is going to Albuquerque - so you might as well just sit anywhere.

TommyD2

Ok, good point LOL.

Literally in that position <5% of the time. Likely way less than that.

Edit: According to the DL email today I flew up front 84% of the time last year, so it really is something I normally wouldn't see.

Detroiter

Fifteen? Seriously? I was flying solo without needing escorts at 14, and sat out a snow delay at PHL all by my lonesome at the same age,without incident (well, I had to make a few collect calls, but still ...). I guess my dad (who dropped me off at PHL during a snowstorm knowing the airport was closed, after asking what I wanted to do) figured I was becoming an adult and should be treated as such.

jamesteroh

It's Delta's policy that you have to be 15 or older. You can still fly 14 or younger without an adult but you have to pay a UM fee and there are all kinds of restrictions like an adult has to wait at the gate until plane leaves the ground and IIRC you can't connect either, I believe you have to be on a direct and there has to be an adult to meet you there.

ATOBTTR

5-7 year olds cannot connect. 8-14 year olds can connect and have less restrictions.
https://pro.delta.com/content/agency...e.html#special

jdrtravel

Just because it worked for you, whenever it was that you were 14, does not mean there is not real risk that needs to be managed.

kaiotes

Not sure if this is the most current thread to ask the question.
I am looking at a Delta flight on Expedia. The price is half what's shown on Delta but it is basic economy. I am unable to replicate the booking on Delta for basic economy (I have basic econ selected as the filter)

I will travel w a 6yo for this international trip. The faq claim they will try their best to put families together. My question is when would our seats be assigned? At check-in (the earliest?) Or could I call them after ticketing to get it assigned (wishful thinking)
The long flights are on the 359 aircraft.
Thanks.

flyerfirsts

Was it definitely the bulkhead and not the back? DL blocks the back seats from selection for this exact purpose.
Also, it may have not been contentious - I would gladly give up a coach bulkhead for a normal seat because of the lack of foot space.

EDIT: oops, I replied to a very old post.

Orange County Commuter

Basically economy seats are assigned about 24 hours in advance and hopefully your six year-old it’s OK with whatever he gets

ATOBTTR

You could verify the booking qualifies for 24 hour risk free cancellation (even as Basic Economy and as a third party booking). If it does (I believe per DOT regulations it still should under most circumstances), you can book it and then immediately call DL and see if they will assign you seats. If they won’t assign you seats since you’re in BE, then you can either A) Cancel and rebook to a ticket that would allow for seat selection or B) roll the dice and hope you get seated together, having to accept that you may not and given that it’s a long international flight, realizing no one may want to switch with you if you have undesirable seats. Only you can judge if you’re comfortable with your 6 year old not sitting right by you.

Orange County Commuter

having had to cancel a flight booked on Expedia withi. 24 hours, pay attention to your credit card if you do this because your may discover you didn’t get the credit. I was able to call them and show them the cancellation and a credit was put on my credit card

MSPeconomist

I've never tried this, but my understanding is that the DOT regulation requiring that airlines offer either free 24 hour free cancellation with a full refund or 24 hour holds does not apply to third party bookings. Expedia might have its own rule permitting a refund if it's requested within 24 hours.

However, I'd be suspicious if Expedia is offering to sell BE tickets when there's no fare class availability on the DL website. OLTAs have been known to dramatically increase prices during the booking process. It could be useful to check fare class availability and fare rules on EF.

flyerCO

Dl applies the 24hr (till midnightday after, so up to 47hour 59minute) on all tickets bought directlyfrom them.

This is correct. OTA don't have to offer free cancel. They can set own policies. I usually don't use, but last I knew Expedia had a 24hr free cancel. I normally only use them to purchase LATAM tickets. (LATAM business is generally fully refundable. However getting a refund directly from LATAM is a process worthy of becoming a Saint if you can complete)