LX Seating-thread
Mar 19, 2022, 7:49 am
#1441
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: WRO/BOS
Programs: LH HON/AF Gold
Posts: 286
Somehow my seat reservations on my flight to EZE in May were removed and now both LH and LX websites show only seats 1D and 1G available. Expertflyer shows 1K (window, my preference) as unoccupied- the flight was booked through Lufthansa. Any insight into what might be causing that discrepancy?
Mar 19, 2022, 11:03 am
#1442
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Stoke on Trent, UK (MAN ), BUE, BKK, DBV
Programs: LH HON***,UA,BA.EK Gold,AV.
Posts: 11,632
Somehow my seat reservations on my flight to EZE in May were removed and now both LH and LX websites show only seats 1D and 1G available. Expertflyer shows 1K (window, my preference) as unoccupied- the flight was booked through Lufthansa. Any insight into what might be causing that discrepancy?
Mar 19, 2022, 3:44 pm
#1443
formerly a193991
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Zulu Romeo Hotel
Programs: Hyatt LT Globalist; LX SEN (*A Gold), AA LTG, SBB-CFF-FFS First Class GA
Posts: 4,565
Anyone know why I suddenly cannot change, not even look at my seat reservations in the LX app or homepage? It is a paid ticket, not an award ticket. I could make changes a couple of weeks ago,…
I can only retrieve in the LH app. Very weird. 4 LX segments.
I can only retrieve in the LH app. Very weird. 4 LX segments.
Mar 22, 2022, 6:07 am
#1445
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: many
Posts: 1,437
LX has been a real piece of work. Does anyone know why they've booted me from my seat assignments four times (it is not a bassinet, not blocked, not HON, not a prepay seat), on both longhaul and intra-europe for no reason?
The first time I called LX and they said they had an equipment change, which was completely false, it was the same exact aircraft on all legs and remains so. The other times I have not even bothered calling them and go back in and reassign the seats. The LX website sucks and simply spins, their app is okay but not nearly as useful as the LH app. I feel for anyone who purchases a premium seat, gets booted and cannot get their preferred seat back. .
The first time I called LX and they said they had an equipment change, which was completely false, it was the same exact aircraft on all legs and remains so. The other times I have not even bothered calling them and go back in and reassign the seats. The LX website sucks and simply spins, their app is okay but not nearly as useful as the LH app. I feel for anyone who purchases a premium seat, gets booted and cannot get their preferred seat back. .
Mar 22, 2022, 8:21 am
#1446
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AUH
Posts: 8,265
Somehow my seat reservations on my flight to EZE in May were removed and now both LH and LX websites show only seats 1D and 1G available. Expertflyer shows 1K (window, my preference) as unoccupied- the flight was booked through Lufthansa. Any insight into what might be causing that discrepancy?
Apr 1, 2022, 6:04 am
#1447
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Queens, NY
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, OW Emerald, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,066
Suggestion need for a couple traveling together. Partner and I are flying ZRH-JFK aboard a A333.
Currently reserved us in 11k and 14k - are these throne seats?
Any better suggested options for us flying as a couple?
Thanks!
Currently reserved us in 11k and 14k - are these throne seats?
Any better suggested options for us flying as a couple?
Thanks!
Apr 1, 2022, 6:47 am
#1448
Join Date: May 2018
Location: FRA
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 1,494
The seats you have are direct aisle access but closer to the windows which, IMHO, is the next best thing.
Apr 1, 2022, 8:23 am
#1449
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Geneva
Programs: LX SEN, AFKL Platinum, BA Bronze,
Posts: 5,625
Since you say you are a couple traveling together, why don't you pick seats that are actually together? I'd go for 5AC over two single seats especially on a day flight...
Apr 1, 2022, 2:20 pm
#1450
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Queens, NY
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, OW Emerald, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,066
Apr 11, 2022, 9:49 am
#1451
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: BOS
Programs: Hyatt Glob/UA Gold
Posts: 612
I'm 6'4" and often have problems with bed length & footwell size.
Flying in biz on an A340 and currently have the option of 6A (throne bulkhead), 12A (throne) and 4K (aisle bulkhead).
Is 6A the one to choose here because of larger footwell? It is ex-ZRH so I probably won't be sleeping, was thinking that 4k might be nice also, in the smaller forward cabin.
Flying in biz on an A340 and currently have the option of 6A (throne bulkhead), 12A (throne) and 4K (aisle bulkhead).
Is 6A the one to choose here because of larger footwell? It is ex-ZRH so I probably won't be sleeping, was thinking that 4k might be nice also, in the smaller forward cabin.
Apr 11, 2022, 2:33 pm
#1452
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Geneva
Programs: LX SEN, AFKL Platinum, BA Bronze,
Posts: 5,625
I'm 6'4" and often have problems with bed length & footwell size.
Flying in biz on an A340 and currently have the option of 6A (throne bulkhead), 12A (throne) and 4K (aisle bulkhead).
Is 6A the one to choose here because of larger footwell? It is ex-ZRH so I probably won't be sleeping, was thinking that 4k might be nice also, in the smaller forward cabin.
Flying in biz on an A340 and currently have the option of 6A (throne bulkhead), 12A (throne) and 4K (aisle bulkhead).
Is 6A the one to choose here because of larger footwell? It is ex-ZRH so I probably won't be sleeping, was thinking that 4k might be nice also, in the smaller forward cabin.
Apr 14, 2022, 11:32 am
#1453
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: LAX
Programs: UA
Posts: 1,531
Not sure if this fits here, but I booked a business class ticket on Swiss through United from ZRH to LAX. Based on my reading of this website, I think I should be able to pick a seat in advance. The flight is not a United codeshare flight. However, when I try to do so on the Swiss website, it offers seat selections for $200 or something. Do I need to call or something? Thanks.
Last edited by angetenar; Apr 14, 2022 at 11:35 am Reason: More details
Apr 14, 2022, 11:40 am
#1454
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: LAX
Programs: UA 1K MM; Bonvoy Titanium; most other FF programs...
Posts: 654
You are able to pick a seat online, but there are certain preferential seats (the "throne" seats for example; solo seats on the side) that require payment. However, those seats, if not taken/purchased in advance, are available to everyone 24-48 hours in advance of the flight.
I would find the Swiss record locater number in your United Reservation and use that on the Swiss website to pick/reserve your (free) seat in advance. Then, 24-48 hours before departure check to see if you can select a throne seat free of charge.
I would find the Swiss record locater number in your United Reservation and use that on the Swiss website to pick/reserve your (free) seat in advance. Then, 24-48 hours before departure check to see if you can select a throne seat free of charge.
Apr 15, 2022, 8:58 am
#1455
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: BOS
Programs: Hyatt Glob/UA Gold
Posts: 612
Just to post my experience this week- I was able to select non-throne seats prior to 48 hours before checkin. Throne seats could only be purchased at this time since I'm not SEN.
Then at around T-48 I could not select or change seats. In some cases I was able to select but it never saved, and in others I got an immediate error saying it wasn't allowed.
I was only able to check in at T-22.5 (not 23 as the website said or 24 hrs as is common) but at this point I could select a seat and was able to get a throne, 4A. Not the best user experience but happy with the outcome. Unless I should have chosen 5K... ugh.
Then at around T-48 I could not select or change seats. In some cases I was able to select but it never saved, and in others I got an immediate error saying it wasn't allowed.
I was only able to check in at T-22.5 (not 23 as the website said or 24 hrs as is common) but at this point I could select a seat and was able to get a throne, 4A. Not the best user experience but happy with the outcome. Unless I should have chosen 5K... ugh.