Newbie Question Swiss Seat Charges on Light Fares
Jan 13, 2018, 3:19 am
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Swiss Seat Charges on Light Fares
Hi guys, flying Swiss ATH-ZRH-LHR return as the direct flights were stupidly expensive and I dont like starving on BA and FR!
I bought the ticket through American Express travel and it was a light fare. Obviously, to book seats, I have to pay as I have no status. Just a question, during on-line check time, can I choose whatever seat I want or do they choose the seat for me?
Thank you for letting me know!
I bought the ticket through American Express travel and it was a light fare. Obviously, to book seats, I have to pay as I have no status. Just a question, during on-line check time, can I choose whatever seat I want or do they choose the seat for me?
Thank you for letting me know!
Jan 13, 2018, 9:49 am
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Jan 16, 2018, 10:28 pm
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Jan 17, 2018, 3:36 am
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Jan 20, 2018, 6:52 am
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When I am on a light fare I see significantly fewer seats at T-24h compared to being on a more expensive fare. Obviously, I can't directly compare for the same flight so I am wondering if this just a subjective observation or does Swiss limit the seat choice when on a light fare? Sometimes I have the choice of about 10 seats but the plane is 30% empty once on board (which again can have multiple other reasons). Keen to hear other experiences with seat selection during OCLI when on a light fare.
Jan 23, 2018, 9:26 am
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When I am on a light fare I see significantly fewer seats at T-24h compared to being on a more expensive fare. Obviously, I can't directly compare for the same flight so I am wondering if this just a subjective observation or does Swiss limit the seat choice when on a light fare? Sometimes I have the choice of about 10 seats but the plane is 30% empty once on board (which again can have multiple other reasons). Keen to hear other experiences with seat selection during OCLI when on a light fare.