Online check in and seat selection
May 22, 2023 | 7:08 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 611
Online check in and seat selection
Can you tell me, when checking in on line in economy 48 hours before the flight, are all seats free in economy or are the preferred seats and twin seats still at full price , discounted or free?
Finally, if I look at the seat map and there are still lots of empty seats, will that mean that it's not a full flight so pointless paying for seats ?
Regards
Finally, if I look at the seat map and there are still lots of empty seats, will that mean that it's not a full flight so pointless paying for seats ?
Regards
May 23, 2023 | 9:18 am
#2
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 19,807
Can you tell me, when checking in on line in economy 48 hours before the flight, are all seats free in economy or are the preferred seats and twin seats still at full price , discounted or free?
Finally, if I look at the seat map and there are still lots of empty seats, will that mean that it's not a full flight so pointless paying for seats ?
Regards
Finally, if I look at the seat map and there are still lots of empty seats, will that mean that it's not a full flight so pointless paying for seats ?
Regards
The seat map may be empty because not many people have paid for their seats... they're all thinking the same as you
May 24, 2023 | 8:52 am
#4
Ambassador, Emirates
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: LGW / AMS / CPT
Programs: SA KL BA EK
Posts: 4,847
So in that case, the choice can be pretty limited, especially if the load is high.
May 26, 2023 | 3:45 am
#5
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 611
I did ask Emirates but they are not willing to say anything, it's about trying to get you to upgrade your seat
see reply below
I'm sorry but we can't confirm if and when certain seats will become available closer to the online check in. We can't know for sure if the flight will be full or not and how passengers would have bought and selected their seats. To have your guaranteed seats, it's better to pay as soon as possible and not wait until the online check-in opens. The seat charges are the same whether you'll pay now or closer to the departure date. Trust this clarifies.
see reply below
I'm sorry but we can't confirm if and when certain seats will become available closer to the online check in. We can't know for sure if the flight will be full or not and how passengers would have bought and selected their seats. To have your guaranteed seats, it's better to pay as soon as possible and not wait until the online check-in opens. The seat charges are the same whether you'll pay now or closer to the departure date. Trust this clarifies.
May 26, 2023 | 2:32 pm
#8
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 611
Most likely need to pay for one leg since we have to transfer onto a domestic flight within 2.5 hours , but watching closely.
May 30, 2023 | 4:17 pm
#10
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 994
Hi,
Once OLCI opens it depends on the flight itself, if its busy then sometimes EK will auto allocate seats, other times its open for you to select any preferred seat except for extra leg room seats. The same applies if you book a saver, its only Flex fare which includes preferred seat selection after booking. Sometimes its useful to see the seat map just before OLCI opens, I have had it where you cant see the seat map at all, and the call centre staff can, so having an idea where I want to go helps
Once OLCI opens it depends on the flight itself, if its busy then sometimes EK will auto allocate seats, other times its open for you to select any preferred seat except for extra leg room seats. The same applies if you book a saver, its only Flex fare which includes preferred seat selection after booking. Sometimes its useful to see the seat map just before OLCI opens, I have had it where you cant see the seat map at all, and the call centre staff can, so having an idea where I want to go helps
May 31, 2023 | 1:22 pm
#12
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 994
I would not worry too much, at OLCI I have always found a preferred window seat availible. Just check in as soon as it opens and you will be fine