Seat Selection After Booking via United
Aug 4, 2015, 4:18 pm
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Seat Selection After Booking via United
I used United URs to book a flight from IAD to SPU and the operator for both legs of the flight is SAS. I called United to get my reservation number but I'm unable to select seats on SAS' website. I then called SAS to book the seats but was told that I cannot book until 24 hours before the flight... Is this true? I'd really like to avoid being stuck in a middle seat if possible.
Aug 4, 2015, 8:39 pm
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I used United URs to book a flight from IAD to SPU and the operator for both legs of the flight is SAS. I called United to get my reservation number but I'm unable to select seats on SAS' website. I then called SAS to book the seats but was told that I cannot book until 24 hours before the flight... Is this true? I'd really like to avoid being stuck in a middle seat if possible.
Aug 5, 2015, 5:07 am
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Aug 5, 2015, 6:57 am
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One of the disadvantages of booking SK and LH flights under UA codeshare No. is the ASR which will become impossible. Neither SK nor UA will be able to assign a seat.
However, rest assured that T-22 hours you can check-in and most likely aisle seats will still be available.
However, rest assured that T-22 hours you can check-in and most likely aisle seats will still be available.
Sep 11, 2015, 10:47 am
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I'm in J SFO-CPH on an Air Canada award ticket, but cannot obtain a seat assignment when I bring up my booking on SAS website. Am I missing something or is this not possible?
Sep 11, 2015, 1:05 pm
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I ended up calling and obtained seat assignments. Seems strange you can't do it on line, especially in J.
I'm traveling in early December. Have been checking for J award availability for what seems to be an eternity, and two seats finally popped open two days ago.
I'm traveling in early December. Have been checking for J award availability for what seems to be an eternity, and two seats finally popped open two days ago.
Sep 21, 2015, 10:05 am
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We're only flying one way (cruising back to the States across the pond!)
I'm especially grateful we were able to snag two J award seats after learning how non-existent they usually are.
I'm especially grateful we were able to snag two J award seats after learning how non-existent they usually are.