Jul 1, 2015, 10:41 pm
Last edit by: NoDestinations
Some common reasons for "Advance seat assignments are restricted for this flight."
- Bookings made at begin of schedule (aka 330 or so days out) --
seatmap has not yet been released.Wait a week or two and seat selection should become available - Pending aircraft change
- Bookings made within 24 hours of flight will receive this message, check in for flight to select seats
What does "Advance seat assignments are restricted for this flight" mean?
Aug 31, 2013, 11:52 pm
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Ticketed about 11AM on 8/31. Tried to select seats during booking but got error message after picking them. As of 1AM on 9/1 still unable to select seats online. Get this message:
! Advance seat assignments are restricted for this flight. Please select a seat during check-in.
! Advance seat assignments are restricted for this flight. Please select a seat during check-in.
such as http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ht-sf-lih.html
Sep 2, 2013, 9:10 pm
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How far out is this booking, is it close to 330 window? Sometimes it does a few weeks after placing a flight on the schedule before seating assignments work
such as http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ht-sf-lih.html
such as http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ht-sf-lih.html
Mar 25, 2014, 10:11 am
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I'm seeing this message today for a flight I'm taking this coming Saturday (flight 1702, SFO-PHX).
! Advance seat assignments are restricted for this flight. Please select a seat during check-in.
The seat map shows 7 empty seats, but it won't let me select one.
! Advance seat assignments are restricted for this flight. Please select a seat during check-in.
The seat map shows 7 empty seats, but it won't let me select one.
Mar 25, 2014, 10:23 am
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I received this message last Friday when I tried to change an (upgraded) seat from my tablet on way to airport. Was able to select the desired seat, however, at an airport kiosk. This was on a UA/SkyWest flight. No equipment swap, not 330 days out, etc. I think it covers a multitude of issues.
May 13, 2014, 1:02 pm
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Q: Advance seat assignments are restricted for this flight. Please select a seat
Hello,
I'm getting "! Advance seat assignments are restricted for this flight. Please select a seat during check-in." from BAH-(KWI ground stop)-IAD-YYZ flight. The flight is in 2015.
Did anyone see that before and know why? I have not called United yet.
Thanks.
I'm getting "! Advance seat assignments are restricted for this flight. Please select a seat during check-in." from BAH-(KWI ground stop)-IAD-YYZ flight. The flight is in 2015.
Did anyone see that before and know why? I have not called United yet.
Thanks.
Last edited by Vit007; May 14, 2014 at 8:41 pm Reason: IAD, not EWR
May 13, 2014, 1:10 pm
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If you call and simply ask to "split" or "separate" the segments, you can pick seats.
May 14, 2014, 8:10 pm
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I've talked to a few different phone agents, and none were able to do it (for different reasons). I'll message UAInsider to see if he can help.
Last edited by Vit007; May 14, 2014 at 8:36 pm
May 14, 2014, 9:09 pm
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Another reason is the aircraft type has not yet been determined or marked for a potential change.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...cted-mean.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...available.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...rd-ticket.html
Given the flight is in 2015 may be waiting a bit might be another option.
Feb 14, 2015, 11:30 am
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Unable to reserve seats or purchase E+ greater that 330 days out?
Hi,
I have a couple of Economy award flights booked from HNL to SFO in January 2016.
Seat map is available and showing wide open everywhere. Tried to purchase a couple of E+ seats but when trying to pay it errors out saying seat assignments are restricted on this flight and need to be selected upon check in. I can't even select a normal Economy seat, just get the same error. (I have no status with UA)
United is though reserving money on my credit card everytime I try to book an E+ seat, I guess that will just drop off after a few days so am not worried about that for now.
Is it worth phoning up and seeing if I can purchase a couple of E+ seats over the phone? Don't United want my money!! Your thoughts would be appreciated.
I have a couple of Economy award flights booked from HNL to SFO in January 2016.
Seat map is available and showing wide open everywhere. Tried to purchase a couple of E+ seats but when trying to pay it errors out saying seat assignments are restricted on this flight and need to be selected upon check in. I can't even select a normal Economy seat, just get the same error. (I have no status with UA)
United is though reserving money on my credit card everytime I try to book an E+ seat, I guess that will just drop off after a few days so am not worried about that for now.
Is it worth phoning up and seeing if I can purchase a couple of E+ seats over the phone? Don't United want my money!! Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Feb 14, 2015, 11:36 am
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When booking near the 330 day limit, not everything is available. You should wait a week or two and try again.
Feb 14, 2015, 1:38 pm
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Unable to reserve seats or purchase E+.
I have had that happen as well. last month booked international award for T-330 out for my family and wanted to ensure I locked in our E+ seats prior to my free fall to gold. IIRC had to wait about 8 days
Feb 14, 2015, 4:54 pm
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Exactly right ^ and the same thing applies to revenue seats as well. Just be patient and check daily for the next couple of weeks and eventually your seats will stick
Mar 9, 2015, 7:41 pm
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The interesting thing about this is I tried to do this today, and buy E+, it authorized on my cc, but didn't complete, so I have a bunch of UAL Authorizations on my card that I hope fall off.