Mar 17, 2016, 2:38 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
For those wanting a extra seat for
It is booked like an additional passenger on your PNR but when you check in and when BP is scanned at the gate - both you and the "EXTRASEAT" are properly handled. Requires an agent to book and can not be done online. (This may have changed)
This concept is valid for either paid or award tickets.
Since the "EXTRASEAT" and you are on the same PNR, they both need to be of the same type -- no mixing award and paid. Likewise the same cabin.
You will get the RDMs (no elite bonus) for the "EXTRASEAT" but no extraPQMs & PQD PQPs?
You will also get the additional standard baggage allowance for the EXTRASEAT but no extra carryon.
Can be upgraded per Upgraded my extra seat.
Other methods one might think of but don't work --
Caution: There is a chance a GA or FA will try to fill the empty seat with a standby passenger. Best to inform the GA of the "EXTRASEAT" prior to boarding.
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- Extra space to be less cramped
- Space for large musical instrument / artwork
It is booked like an additional passenger on your PNR but when you check in and when BP is scanned at the gate - both you and the "EXTRASEAT" are properly handled. Requires an agent to book and can not be done online. (This may have changed)
Since the "EXTRASEAT" and you are on the same PNR, they both need to be of the same type -- no mixing award and paid. Likewise the same cabin.
You will get the RDMs (no elite bonus) for the "EXTRASEAT" but no extra
If you buy a second seat on United or United Express®, you are eligible to earn award miles equal to the number of base miles for the flight. Members are not entitled to Premier® qualifying earnings and associated Premier benefits on the extra ticket purchased.
Can be upgraded per Upgraded my extra seat.
Other methods one might think of but don't work --
- Book and assign the desired seat but be a "no show" -- No show ticket will be canceled and seat is likely to be assigned to another passenger
- Book and assign the desired seat and try to scan both BPs -- generally, agents will not allow this, it is against UA policy.
Caution: There is a chance a GA or FA will try to fill the empty seat with a standby passenger. Best to inform the GA of the "EXTRASEAT" prior to boarding.
How to buy an extra seat? "EXTRASEAT" for paid or award flights
Apr 22, 2023, 4:30 pm
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Likely.easier to cancel and re-book both you and the extra seat. As Lux Flyer recommends, give UA a call to do so.
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Apr 22, 2023, 5:22 pm
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Jun 25, 2023, 7:46 pm
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I just noticed a new feature on united.com to select a box if a second seat being purchased is actually an extra seat:
When I received the eTicket, the name for the extra seat took the format LAST/EXSTFIRST.
When I received the eTicket, the name for the extra seat took the format LAST/EXSTFIRST.
Jun 25, 2023, 7:48 pm
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Jun 25, 2023, 10:39 pm
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When selecting the passenger's name/profile, the "This is an extra seat" checkbox appears near the top. It's surprisingly prominent for something, booking extra seats, that I thought was rare. (BTW, I often book extra seats and love it! When traveling with kids with a number of passengers that isn't divisible by 3, it's nice to have the full row to ourselves. Never had a problem on any United flight or with any gate agents or FAs.)
Jul 10, 2023, 2:10 pm
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My wife and I are travelling with a child under 2 but plan to buy an extra comfort seat for me, as opposed to a seat in her name. Is this possible?
If so, can I use miles to buy the comfort seat if my ticket is a revenue ticket?
If so, and if we are upgraded (academic), can I get the miles for the comfort seat refunded?
If kid is younger than 2, can you book a ticket in kid's name? or does it have to be a done this way (as an extra seat).
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If so, can I use miles to buy the comfort seat if my ticket is a revenue ticket?
If so, and if we are upgraded (academic), can I get the miles for the comfort seat refunded?
If kid is younger than 2, can you book a ticket in kid's name? or does it have to be a done this way (as an extra seat).
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Jul 10, 2023, 3:07 pm
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There is no price advantage purchasing an "extraseat" vs purchasing a named passenger ticket.
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Jul 10, 2023, 5:28 pm
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If you sign up for and use a MileagePlus™ account, you can give your child an early start on lifetime mileage accrual.
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Really?
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Less of a risk if you do aisle-middle because you can block anyone from sitting, but if you're in the window, be prepared to either wait in the middle until the door closes, or slide across quickly.
Jul 13, 2023, 7:05 pm
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I just had this dumb idea while reading this. Print a paper boarding pass for the empty seat and just lay it on the empty seat. If anyone comes up to take the seat, hold up the boarding pass and say, "I don't think your boarding pass says 10E, because I have it right here."