Blocking seats
Feb 25, 2007 | 9:20 pm
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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Blocking seats
As a Platinum I can often get a seat blocked next to me if available on Domestic flights. Does anyone know if it is possible to get this done on international flights. At present I have bulk head seat but if can get seat next to me blocked will look at seat behind so I can lift arm rest.
Cheers
Cheers
Feb 26, 2007 | 5:12 am
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Brisbane (BNE), Australia, QF/VA Forums Meeting Organiser
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Generally you can request one a check-in or at the QP, however it will be up to the CSA whether they can allocate one (depending on loads). My understanding as a Plat, you will have higher "priority" to receive your stated request but it is not a given.
Good CSA's (like the one at BNE QP on Saturday) offer to block a seat for you
Good CSA's (like the one at BNE QP on Saturday) offer to block a seat for you
Feb 26, 2007 | 2:16 pm
#4
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: BNE, Australia...not too far from the nearest Qantas Pub err Club
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For international, I've had some experience of seats being automatically blocked - but it never hurts to ask (in a way they can say 'no')...
For international, I've had some experience of seats being automatically blocked - but it never hurts to ask (in a way they can say 'no')...
Feb 26, 2007 | 5:17 pm
#6
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Location: Melbourne
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Last year on checking in for QF25 MEL-AKL-LAX at the First class counter, I was advised the flight was lightly loaded and was helpfully offered a row of three down the back. It meant moving from my 21C (743) allocated seat to 61H with 61 JK blocked. She had to ring QF in AKL to ensure these seats were blocked out of NZ as well. ^
BTW, Several Middle rows (DEFG) were empty but she advised they were harder to protect.
BTW, Several Middle rows (DEFG) were empty but she advised they were harder to protect.
Last edited by serfty; Feb 26, 2007 at 5:38 pm
Feb 26, 2007 | 5:58 pm
#7
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QF WP, QF LTS, AA Plat
Posts: 103
At breakfast I didn't bother defending the aisle seat and sure enough, someone moved to it. But they returned to their own seat after breakfast.
I had a great nights sleep on what was a full aircraft.. Sometimes you're lucky!
