LX Seating-thread
Nov 23, 2022, 2:49 am
#1516
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: ZRH
Programs: AC SE 100K
Posts: 927
Does LX generally take care of Star Alliance Gold passengers, or did I encounter a rogue agent in my favor?
About 48 hours before departure, I was notified that my seat had changed. I was moved up from 17A to 12A. Then, when I boarded, I noticed that everyone who boarded with me in group 1 who were also sitting in Economy had an empty seat next to them. (Business ended at row 7)
The flight was fairly full (but obvious not full enough to be able to give us empty seats next to us).
About 48 hours before departure, I was notified that my seat had changed. I was moved up from 17A to 12A. Then, when I boarded, I noticed that everyone who boarded with me in group 1 who were also sitting in Economy had an empty seat next to them. (Business ended at row 7)
The flight was fairly full (but obvious not full enough to be able to give us empty seats next to us).
It also seems that recently (at least since AC when to Amadeus in 2020) that I can select the throne seat for free as well as exit rows and other blocked seats. Again - this is truly appreciated and in many ways makes it that from Zurich, I would never fly any other carrier unless I had to. The amount I am willing to pay as well for that service is likely much more than what it costs to provide.
Nov 27, 2022, 7:04 am
#1517
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: England
Programs: Many but loyal to none
Posts: 141
My wife and I are flying Swiss in J to LHR-BKK next year. Outbound from LHR-ZUR we are scheduled to fly on an A220-100 and the same inbound on our return ZUR-LHR. I have currently selected 3A and 4C assuming that whichever of the two sits in 4C they can move to the window seat should they choose. I just wanted to check if my assumption is correct or will the person be required to sit in 4C and enforced by the cabin crew? TIA
Nov 27, 2022, 12:50 pm
#1518
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Geneva
Programs: LX SEN, AFKL Platinum, BA Bronze,
Posts: 5,641
My wife and I are flying Swiss in J to LHR-BKK next year. Outbound from LHR-ZUR we are scheduled to fly on an A220-100 and the same inbound on our return ZUR-LHR. I have currently selected 3A and 4C assuming that whichever of the two sits in 4C they can move to the window seat should they choose. I just wanted to check if my assumption is correct or will the person be required to sit in 4C and enforced by the cabin crew? TIA
Nov 28, 2022, 6:44 am
#1519
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: England
Programs: Many but loyal to none
Posts: 141
Thanks. I booked those so we could both hopefully have a window seat. On a row of three I usually pull rank as my wife is up and down out of her seat a lot more than i am.
Dec 2, 2022, 3:35 pm
#1520
Join Date: Oct 2006
Programs: UA Gold
Posts: 163
5k or 8A?
I’m currently in 5k eastbound but two thrones in the larger cabin have opened up for checkin. What is preferable, the stubli intimacy or the throne side spaces? (4A and 6A are occupied)
Thanks for you opinions!
Thanks for you opinions!
Jan 16, 2023, 8:23 am
#1521
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH)
Programs: Grounded ex-Flyer
Posts: 282
Premium economy seats on 777 - recommendations (or warnings) ?
Yes, more legroom.
Look at https://www.aerolopa.com/lx-773-4cl which is pretty accurate with the different seat pitches.
Look at https://www.aerolopa.com/lx-773-4cl which is pretty accurate with the different seat pitches.
Do you have any recommendations on choosing Premium Economy seat on Swiss 777 -300 ER ? (soon flying GRU-ZRH)
SeatGuru map does not shown the Premium Eco.
Thanks to map shared by supine
earlier in thread I can see the layouts, but I would be interested in pros/cons opinions (just like Seat Guru should have 
)Thanks in advance !
Jan 16, 2023, 12:04 pm
#1522
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: VIE/BTS
Posts: 975
Dear all,
Do you have any recommendations on choosing Premium Economy seat on Swiss 777 -300 ER ? (soon flying GRU-ZRH)
SeatGuru map does not shown the Premium Eco.
Thanks to map shared by supine earlier in thread I can see the layouts, but I would be interested in pros/cons opinions (just like Seat Guru should have )
Thanks in advance !
Do you have any recommendations on choosing Premium Economy seat on Swiss 777 -300 ER ? (soon flying GRU-ZRH)
SeatGuru map does not shown the Premium Eco.
Thanks to map shared by supine
earlier in thread I can see the layouts, but I would be interested in pros/cons opinions (just like Seat Guru should have )Thanks in advance !
Jan 17, 2023, 7:48 am
#1523
Join Date: Jul 2022
Programs: UA, Hilton, Marriott Gold, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 11
Definitely go for the thrones if traveling solo. The privacy of the Stubli is nice but it’s less private feeling sitting directly next to someone when a throne is an option
Jan 17, 2023, 1:02 pm
#1524
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Geneva
Programs: LX SEN, AFKL Platinum, BA Bronze,
Posts: 5,641
I'd go for 5K which is a single seat on the Airbus. I assume this is an Airbus flight as the B77W has no 6A seat. More room for your feet than the non-bulkhead throne.
Jan 22, 2023, 7:50 pm
#1525
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH)
Programs: Grounded ex-Flyer
Posts: 282
https://seatmaps.com/airlines/lx-swiss/boeing-777/ - I would defo choose last window seat 22A/K, first row is without window, second with one window but not the best aligned. from my point of view last row seems to fit me best. have watched some trip reviews before. but if you don't mind about windows then probably first row because of legroom
Jan 25, 2023, 2:17 pm
#1526
Join Date: Aug 2022
Posts: 8
I value available phyiscal space, whereas you seem to value privacy. Everybody has different preferences.
I've just flown home in 4D last night, and I deliberately chose 4D over 4G, because it only has a physical "wall" on one side and is open towards the aisle on the other side. Being a side sleeper, this gives me more room to move myself around when the seat is in "bed mode".
I think there is no discussion about footwell size, where any bulkhead seat >>>> any seat that is open towards the aisle on one side >> any seat where you have to stick your feet in between the two seats in front of you.
In addition to your feet being trapped the worst of any seat, your body is also trapped between two "walls" in 5D. Therefore, 5D is far down on my list of preferred seats, only the same type of seat in the second business class cabin would be further down.
I've just flown home in 4D last night, and I deliberately chose 4D over 4G, because it only has a physical "wall" on one side and is open towards the aisle on the other side. Being a side sleeper, this gives me more room to move myself around when the seat is in "bed mode".
I think there is no discussion about footwell size, where any bulkhead seat >>>> any seat that is open towards the aisle on one side >> any seat where you have to stick your feet in between the two seats in front of you.
In addition to your feet being trapped the worst of any seat, your body is also trapped between two "walls" in 5D. Therefore, 5D is far down on my list of preferred seats, only the same type of seat in the second business class cabin would be further down.
I am super excited to have booked SFO-ZUR on business class, B777-300ER. I haven't decided if I want to pay $219 for throne seats. I am flying solo.
The comment above , "physical space vs personal space" is an excellent comparison regards to preference. I initially selected 14D..as it had more privacy from the aisle... but I am a side sleeper and tend to move a lot. I flew LH business class and liked that the armrest was low as I can move my elbow.
For those who have flown the B777 in business.... did you find it hard to move around in the seat with more privacy? Two side walls? I am only 5'2 petite.
Am I overthinking this.
Jan 31, 2023, 7:54 am
#1527
Join Date: Nov 2022
Location: Lima Uniform X-ray hyphen Juliett November Bravo
Programs: TK*G
Posts: 3
I have just been able to select my seats for free on flights LX283 and LX750 which are 2 weeks from now (U-fare). 
I am *G through TK, and normally free seat selection before the 24h check-in window is a perk that's only reserved to M&M Senator and HON circle, right?
Has SWISS changed something here in their booking system and extended this perk to other *G members outside their own miles programme? Can someone confirm having the same perk as *G member (non-Senator/HON) on SWISS?
I am *G through TK, and normally free seat selection before the 24h check-in window is a perk that's only reserved to M&M Senator and HON circle, right?Has SWISS changed something here in their booking system and extended this perk to other *G members outside their own miles programme? Can someone confirm having the same perk as *G member (non-Senator/HON) on SWISS?
Last edited by DaWhizz; Jan 31, 2023 at 8:46 am
Feb 1, 2023, 3:34 pm
#1528
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: VIE/BTS
Posts: 975
I have just been able to select my seats for free on flights LX283 and LX750 which are 2 weeks from now (U-fare). I am *G through TK, and normally free seat selection before the 24h check-in window is a perk that's only reserved to M&M Senator and HON circle, right?
Has SWISS changed something here in their booking system and extended this perk to other *G members outside their own miles programme? Can someone confirm having the same perk as *G member (non-Senator/HON) on SWISS?
I am *G through TK, and normally free seat selection before the 24h check-in window is a perk that's only reserved to M&M Senator and HON circle, right?Has SWISS changed something here in their booking system and extended this perk to other *G members outside their own miles programme? Can someone confirm having the same perk as *G member (non-Senator/HON) on SWISS?
add: for LX premium eco seats and for connecting OS flights eco seats (A3*G)
Last edited by romans; Feb 2, 2023 at 1:52 am
Feb 1, 2023, 4:26 pm
#1529
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: LAX
Programs: UA 1K MM; Bonvoy Titanium; most other FF programs...
Posts: 654
Feb 1, 2023, 6:26 pm
#1530
Join Date: Sep 2022
Programs: AC 25k, WJ Platinum
Posts: 44
Checking in here before asking in the Aeroplan forum.
Booked LX YYC-ZRH, and then ZRH-JFK through Aeroplan reward. Seats are not assigned, Aeroplan says it's partner metal so I need to select seats through them. Swiss website says seats are not possible to select for this leg. Swiss customer support says Edelweiss is operator so they can't do anything. Edelweiss website will not retrieve booking. Edelweiss customer service number (only one I could find) is a local swiss number, so I would incur long distance charges to phone, so I have not done that yet.
How can I select seats?!
Booked LX YYC-ZRH, and then ZRH-JFK through Aeroplan reward. Seats are not assigned, Aeroplan says it's partner metal so I need to select seats through them. Swiss website says seats are not possible to select for this leg. Swiss customer support says Edelweiss is operator so they can't do anything. Edelweiss website will not retrieve booking. Edelweiss customer service number (only one I could find) is a local swiss number, so I would incur long distance charges to phone, so I have not done that yet.
How can I select seats?!