Preferred seating, as OW Emerald ??
Jul 22, 2013 | 3:33 pm
#1
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Preferred seating, as OW Emerald ??
Hi everyone.
Reading OW-rules for the Emeralds, they state "Preferred seating, where offered ".
Does anyone know what this means ?
I will be travelling on BA-flight in WorldTraveller later this year.
I thought that I was able to select a seat at the time of booking as a Finnair Plus Platinum (=OW Emerald) but now it seems that this isnt possible anymore free of charge.
Grateful for any response.
Reading OW-rules for the Emeralds, they state "Preferred seating, where offered ".
Does anyone know what this means ?
I will be travelling on BA-flight in WorldTraveller later this year.
I thought that I was able to select a seat at the time of booking as a Finnair Plus Platinum (=OW Emerald) but now it seems that this isnt possible anymore free of charge.
Grateful for any response.
Jul 22, 2013 | 4:19 pm
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Correct, as a OW Emerald you are entitled to seat selection at time of booking. http://www.britishairways.com/travel...s/public/en_gb
Are you sure your Finnair FF number is included in the reservation? I would call BA and check with them to make sure it is, and also get your seat assignment at the same time.
Are you sure your Finnair FF number is included in the reservation? I would call BA and check with them to make sure it is, and also get your seat assignment at the same time.
Jul 22, 2013 | 4:20 pm
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As a oneworld Emerald, you should be able to select a seat 'free of charge' upon booking a BA flight.
See here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...icy-guide.html
See here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...icy-guide.html
Jul 23, 2013 | 5:45 am
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Thanx for the replies.
But reading the BA-website under "Seating", they say "Some people can reserve their seats for free", and then GOLD member - from the time of booking. Nothing about OW Emeralds.
My AY Plus number is in my booking correctly and it seems that I only can choose a seat 24 hours befire the departure :-((.
But reading the BA-website under "Seating", they say "Some people can reserve their seats for free", and then GOLD member - from the time of booking. Nothing about OW Emeralds.
My AY Plus number is in my booking correctly and it seems that I only can choose a seat 24 hours befire the departure :-((.
Jul 23, 2013 | 6:13 am
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You obviously didn't click on the link in my previous post (#2) as the headings in the columns shown on BA's web site list OW Emerald. Seems crystal clear, hence the reason I included the link.
What did BA agents say when you called?
What did BA agents say when you called?
Jul 23, 2013 | 6:16 am
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Thanx for the replies.
But reading the BA-website under "Seating", they say "Some people can reserve their seats for free", and then GOLD member - from the time of booking. Nothing about OW Emeralds.
My AY Plus number is in my booking correctly and it seems that I only can choose a seat 24 hours befire the departure :-((.
But reading the BA-website under "Seating", they say "Some people can reserve their seats for free", and then GOLD member - from the time of booking. Nothing about OW Emeralds.
My AY Plus number is in my booking correctly and it seems that I only can choose a seat 24 hours befire the departure :-((.
British Airways' Speedbird Club: Seating Policy
Customers eligible for free seating at time of booking
*It is important that you enter the Executive Club or any of the oneworld equivalent numbers in your PNR so that you can access the seat map at the time of booking. Alternatively your customer will be able to access the seat map via Manage My Booking on ba.com. ...
- Customers who have booked in J, C, W, Y ;
- All customers travelling in FIRST;
- Customers travelling on a corporate dealt ticket, using a BACCI code.
Agencies that have British Airways dealt corporate clients should make sure that they include the BACCI code in the booking, using the following GDS entries:
- Amadeus: SK DTID BA-Client Code
- SABRE/Worldspan: 3OSI BA DTID.Client Code
- Galileo: SI.BA*DTID.Client Code
- Premier, Gold and Silver Executive Club members and oneworld equivalents;*
*It is important that you enter the Executive Club or any of the oneworld equivalent numbers in your PNR so that you can access the seat map at the time of booking. Alternatively your customer will be able to access the seat map via Manage My Booking on ba.com. ...