Does it make sense to pay for reserving seats on British Airways? [closed]
I am flying out of Toronto to London & then London to Delhi this weekend & I am wondering if it would make sense to pay for the reservation of the seats instead of selecting them on online check-in?
Also how can I select best possible seat so that I can travel comfortably? I am travelling economy (World Traveller btw)
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I am flying out of Toronto to London & then London to Delhi this weekend & I am wondering if it would make sense to pay for the reservation of the seats instead of selecting them on online check-in?
Also how can I select best possible seat so that I can travel comfortably? I am travelling economy (World Traveller btw)
air-travel bookings british-airways
edited Oct 13 '16 at 7:15
hippietrail
45.9k41209533
asked Oct 11 '16 at 21:03
user3777390user3777390
12813
closed as primarily opinion-based by blackbird, DJClayworth, Giorgio, Karlson, David Richerby Oct 12 '16 at 18:10
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
4
That depends. How do you feel about the middle seat?
– Michael Hampton
Oct 11 '16 at 21:12
1
In my opinion it IS NOT WORTH PAYING - just forget the issue. (1) " that I can travel comfortably..." every single seat in economy is absolutely crap. the fact that they assert there are "better" ones is just silly, one of the great lies of today (2) don't forget that TOTALLY FOR FREE, you can almost always, anyway, choose the type of seat you want -ie, just at the last minute online or at the desk. the whole thing is a scam (3) EVEN IF you pay for a "better" hah seat, it's totally likely you get some chump sitting by you that ruins the trip anyway, and finally ...
– Fattie
Oct 11 '16 at 21:43
1
... you're young and happy, right? Honestly just don't worry about your seat that much. If, horrifically, you are stuck in a middle seat - so what. Just suck it up. You'll be in the living hell of economy seating anyway; you won't sleep a wink; you won't be comfortable, you'll be counting the minutes. Just "go with it" you know!
– Fattie
Oct 11 '16 at 21:46
4
I do specifically choose my seats so I am comfortable. If I'm crammed in I end up with a sore back and feel terrible, so I go for ones with extra legroom, aisle seats, or bulkhead seats. Or on long haul I go for business class, as it makes an amazing amount of difference. And you can get a really relaxing trip, and a nice sleep, even on a trip to Delhi, Joe. (user3777390, don't listen to Joe - he must have had a bad experience)
– Rory Alsop
Oct 11 '16 at 22:31
1
If you choose not to reserve a seat, check in exactly 24 hours before your first flight. You'll get first dibs on whatever seats are left, on both flights. You'd be very unlucky not to be able to get an aisle seat of some sort at this stage.
– EdC
Oct 12 '16 at 1:56
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I am flying out of Toronto to London & then London to Delhi this weekend & I am wondering if it would make sense to pay for the reservation of the seats instead of selecting them on online check-in?
Also how can I select best possible seat so that I can travel comfortably? I am travelling economy (World Traveller btw)
air-travel bookings british-airways
edited Oct 13 '16 at 7:15
hippietrail
45.9k41209533
asked Oct 11 '16 at 21:03
user3777390user3777390
12813
I am flying out of Toronto to London & then London to Delhi this weekend & I am wondering if it would make sense to pay for the reservation of the seats instead of selecting them on online check-in?
Also how can I select best possible seat so that I can travel comfortably? I am travelling economy (World Traveller btw)
air-travel bookings british-airways
air-travel bookings british-airways
edited Oct 13 '16 at 7:15
hippietrail
45.9k41209533
asked Oct 11 '16 at 21:03
user3777390user3777390
12813
edited Oct 13 '16 at 7:15
hippietrail
45.9k41209533
asked Oct 11 '16 at 21:03
user3777390user3777390
12813
edited Oct 13 '16 at 7:15
hippietrail
45.9k41209533
edited Oct 13 '16 at 7:15
hippietrail
45.9k41209533
edited Oct 13 '16 at 7:15
hippietrail
45.9k41209533
45.9k41209533
asked Oct 11 '16 at 21:03
user3777390user3777390
12813
asked Oct 11 '16 at 21:03
user3777390user3777390
12813
asked Oct 11 '16 at 21:03
user3777390user3777390
12813
12813
closed as primarily opinion-based by blackbird, DJClayworth, Giorgio, Karlson, David Richerby Oct 12 '16 at 18:10
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as primarily opinion-based by blackbird, DJClayworth, Giorgio, Karlson, David Richerby Oct 12 '16 at 18:10
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
4
That depends. How do you feel about the middle seat?
– Michael Hampton
Oct 11 '16 at 21:12
1
In my opinion it IS NOT WORTH PAYING - just forget the issue. (1) " that I can travel comfortably..." every single seat in economy is absolutely crap. the fact that they assert there are "better" ones is just silly, one of the great lies of today (2) don't forget that TOTALLY FOR FREE, you can almost always, anyway, choose the type of seat you want -ie, just at the last minute online or at the desk. the whole thing is a scam (3) EVEN IF you pay for a "better" hah seat, it's totally likely you get some chump sitting by you that ruins the trip anyway, and finally ...
– Fattie
Oct 11 '16 at 21:43
1
... you're young and happy, right? Honestly just don't worry about your seat that much. If, horrifically, you are stuck in a middle seat - so what. Just suck it up. You'll be in the living hell of economy seating anyway; you won't sleep a wink; you won't be comfortable, you'll be counting the minutes. Just "go with it" you know!
– Fattie
Oct 11 '16 at 21:46
4
I do specifically choose my seats so I am comfortable. If I'm crammed in I end up with a sore back and feel terrible, so I go for ones with extra legroom, aisle seats, or bulkhead seats. Or on long haul I go for business class, as it makes an amazing amount of difference. And you can get a really relaxing trip, and a nice sleep, even on a trip to Delhi, Joe. (user3777390, don't listen to Joe - he must have had a bad experience)
– Rory Alsop
Oct 11 '16 at 22:31
1
If you choose not to reserve a seat, check in exactly 24 hours before your first flight. You'll get first dibs on whatever seats are left, on both flights. You'd be very unlucky not to be able to get an aisle seat of some sort at this stage.
– EdC
Oct 12 '16 at 1:56
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show 3 more comments
4
That depends. How do you feel about the middle seat?
– Michael Hampton
Oct 11 '16 at 21:12
1
In my opinion it IS NOT WORTH PAYING - just forget the issue. (1) " that I can travel comfortably..." every single seat in economy is absolutely crap. the fact that they assert there are "better" ones is just silly, one of the great lies of today (2) don't forget that TOTALLY FOR FREE, you can almost always, anyway, choose the type of seat you want -ie, just at the last minute online or at the desk. the whole thing is a scam (3) EVEN IF you pay for a "better" hah seat, it's totally likely you get some chump sitting by you that ruins the trip anyway, and finally ...
– Fattie
Oct 11 '16 at 21:43
1
... you're young and happy, right? Honestly just don't worry about your seat that much. If, horrifically, you are stuck in a middle seat - so what. Just suck it up. You'll be in the living hell of economy seating anyway; you won't sleep a wink; you won't be comfortable, you'll be counting the minutes. Just "go with it" you know!
– Fattie
Oct 11 '16 at 21:46
4
I do specifically choose my seats so I am comfortable. If I'm crammed in I end up with a sore back and feel terrible, so I go for ones with extra legroom, aisle seats, or bulkhead seats. Or on long haul I go for business class, as it makes an amazing amount of difference. And you can get a really relaxing trip, and a nice sleep, even on a trip to Delhi, Joe. (user3777390, don't listen to Joe - he must have had a bad experience)
– Rory Alsop
Oct 11 '16 at 22:31
1
If you choose not to reserve a seat, check in exactly 24 hours before your first flight. You'll get first dibs on whatever seats are left, on both flights. You'd be very unlucky not to be able to get an aisle seat of some sort at this stage.
– EdC
Oct 12 '16 at 1:56
4
4
That depends. How do you feel about the middle seat?
– Michael Hampton
Oct 11 '16 at 21:12
That depends. How do you feel about the middle seat?
– Michael Hampton
Oct 11 '16 at 21:12
1
1
In my opinion it IS NOT WORTH PAYING - just forget the issue. (1) " that I can travel comfortably..." every single seat in economy is absolutely crap. the fact that they assert there are "better" ones is just silly, one of the great lies of today (2) don't forget that TOTALLY FOR FREE, you can almost always, anyway, choose the type of seat you want -ie, just at the last minute online or at the desk. the whole thing is a scam (3) EVEN IF you pay for a "better" hah seat, it's totally likely you get some chump sitting by you that ruins the trip anyway, and finally ...
– Fattie
Oct 11 '16 at 21:43
In my opinion it IS NOT WORTH PAYING - just forget the issue. (1) " that I can travel comfortably..." every single seat in economy is absolutely crap. the fact that they assert there are "better" ones is just silly, one of the great lies of today (2) don't forget that TOTALLY FOR FREE, you can almost always, anyway, choose the type of seat you want -ie, just at the last minute online or at the desk. the whole thing is a scam (3) EVEN IF you pay for a "better" hah seat, it's totally likely you get some chump sitting by you that ruins the trip anyway, and finally ...
– Fattie
Oct 11 '16 at 21:43
1
1
... you're young and happy, right? Honestly just don't worry about your seat that much. If, horrifically, you are stuck in a middle seat - so what. Just suck it up. You'll be in the living hell of economy seating anyway; you won't sleep a wink; you won't be comfortable, you'll be counting the minutes. Just "go with it" you know!
– Fattie
Oct 11 '16 at 21:46
... you're young and happy, right? Honestly just don't worry about your seat that much. If, horrifically, you are stuck in a middle seat - so what. Just suck it up. You'll be in the living hell of economy seating anyway; you won't sleep a wink; you won't be comfortable, you'll be counting the minutes. Just "go with it" you know!
– Fattie
Oct 11 '16 at 21:46
4
4
I do specifically choose my seats so I am comfortable. If I'm crammed in I end up with a sore back and feel terrible, so I go for ones with extra legroom, aisle seats, or bulkhead seats. Or on long haul I go for business class, as it makes an amazing amount of difference. And you can get a really relaxing trip, and a nice sleep, even on a trip to Delhi, Joe. (user3777390, don't listen to Joe - he must have had a bad experience)
– Rory Alsop
Oct 11 '16 at 22:31
I do specifically choose my seats so I am comfortable. If I'm crammed in I end up with a sore back and feel terrible, so I go for ones with extra legroom, aisle seats, or bulkhead seats. Or on long haul I go for business class, as it makes an amazing amount of difference. And you can get a really relaxing trip, and a nice sleep, even on a trip to Delhi, Joe. (user3777390, don't listen to Joe - he must have had a bad experience)
– Rory Alsop
Oct 11 '16 at 22:31
1
1
If you choose not to reserve a seat, check in exactly 24 hours before your first flight. You'll get first dibs on whatever seats are left, on both flights. You'd be very unlucky not to be able to get an aisle seat of some sort at this stage.
– EdC
Oct 12 '16 at 1:56
If you choose not to reserve a seat, check in exactly 24 hours before your first flight. You'll get first dibs on whatever seats are left, on both flights. You'd be very unlucky not to be able to get an aisle seat of some sort at this stage.
– EdC
Oct 12 '16 at 1:56
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SeatGuru is the best place for information on seating options. You can also find a lot of information YouTube by searching on the aircraft type.
Whether or not it's worth it depends on how much having a specific seat or type of seat means to you. Personally, I prefer to select my seat and would pay to do so. For some, it really doesn't matter.
One option you have is to call BA and ask how full the flights are and make a decision then. But, be warned, the flight can show 50% today, and be full by the weekend. Finally, seat maps are not an indication of actual bookings since, like you, many passengers do not have assigned seats.
answered Oct 11 '16 at 21:15
Johns-305Johns-305
29.2k15797
So basically it's not idiotic to pay for the seats.
– user3777390
Oct 11 '16 at 21:22
1
Idiotic? No, not if you really want an aisle or window. Might you feel a bit silly having paid, then board a half full aircraft, well, that's life.
– Johns-305
Oct 11 '16 at 21:34
add a comment |
For BA seatmaps, seatguru is notoriously incorrect and useless. The definitive source for anything BA is TheBASource.
There are certain seats that some people may find worthwhile booking such as twin seats or even single seats (the "throne seat"), depending on aircraft configuration or class of service.
If you have a preference for aisle or window, then you may find the cost of reserving a seat worthwhile. The most preferable seats such as those in the exit row are usually reserved for higher status passengers until or even after check-in opens. Also, BA has recently introduced a theoretical seating policy which favours blocking seats next to high status passengers. These will be blocked until they are needed, so in some cases it may be worthwhile delaying choosing your seat.
Certain seats in certain aircraft configurations have other disadvantages such as IFE boxes taking up half the area available for your feet, so it may be useful to be able to find these and select your seat to avoid them, either by paying or immediately at OLCI.
Other criteria to determine whether paying for a seat is worthwhile, include your height/leg length, girth, preponderance to go to the toilet, etc.
Personally, I wouldn't pay and would be online 24 hours before check-in opens. But I haven't had to pay for seating for a few years anyway.
answered Oct 12 '16 at 15:30
BerwynBerwyn
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I once had that same situation in a domestic flight. I had booked my tickets, but either had to pay for a seat, or leave it as is. Since this flight was a return flight, I decided to "wing" it and didn't pay for a seat, or select one. Turns out, it was a good decision, because I got a seat way in the front, which I remembered was a seat I would have had to pay for. Guess no one wanted to pay for seats and I ended up with this one. I think having booked a flight, airlines really can't deny you a seat, and if they do, they're bound to put you on a flight that has one. So, in all, I'd say, don't pay, and wait.
answered Oct 11 '16 at 21:45
CodingInCirclesCodingInCircles
288210
1
Indeed. be aware that, quite simply, they often/generally don't sell the (laughable) 'better' seats anyway. keep your money, young man! err, young person!
– Fattie
Oct 11 '16 at 21:49
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3 Answers
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active
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SeatGuru is the best place for information on seating options. You can also find a lot of information YouTube by searching on the aircraft type.
Whether or not it's worth it depends on how much having a specific seat or type of seat means to you. Personally, I prefer to select my seat and would pay to do so. For some, it really doesn't matter.
One option you have is to call BA and ask how full the flights are and make a decision then. But, be warned, the flight can show 50% today, and be full by the weekend. Finally, seat maps are not an indication of actual bookings since, like you, many passengers do not have assigned seats.
answered Oct 11 '16 at 21:15
Johns-305Johns-305
29.2k15797
So basically it's not idiotic to pay for the seats.
– user3777390
Oct 11 '16 at 21:22
1
Idiotic? No, not if you really want an aisle or window. Might you feel a bit silly having paid, then board a half full aircraft, well, that's life.
– Johns-305
Oct 11 '16 at 21:34
add a comment |
SeatGuru is the best place for information on seating options. You can also find a lot of information YouTube by searching on the aircraft type.
Whether or not it's worth it depends on how much having a specific seat or type of seat means to you. Personally, I prefer to select my seat and would pay to do so. For some, it really doesn't matter.
One option you have is to call BA and ask how full the flights are and make a decision then. But, be warned, the flight can show 50% today, and be full by the weekend. Finally, seat maps are not an indication of actual bookings since, like you, many passengers do not have assigned seats.
answered Oct 11 '16 at 21:15
Johns-305Johns-305
29.2k15797
So basically it's not idiotic to pay for the seats.
– user3777390
Oct 11 '16 at 21:22
1
Idiotic? No, not if you really want an aisle or window. Might you feel a bit silly having paid, then board a half full aircraft, well, that's life.
– Johns-305
Oct 11 '16 at 21:34
add a comment |
SeatGuru is the best place for information on seating options. You can also find a lot of information YouTube by searching on the aircraft type.
Whether or not it's worth it depends on how much having a specific seat or type of seat means to you. Personally, I prefer to select my seat and would pay to do so. For some, it really doesn't matter.
One option you have is to call BA and ask how full the flights are and make a decision then. But, be warned, the flight can show 50% today, and be full by the weekend. Finally, seat maps are not an indication of actual bookings since, like you, many passengers do not have assigned seats.
answered Oct 11 '16 at 21:15
Johns-305Johns-305
29.2k15797
SeatGuru is the best place for information on seating options. You can also find a lot of information YouTube by searching on the aircraft type.
Whether or not it's worth it depends on how much having a specific seat or type of seat means to you. Personally, I prefer to select my seat and would pay to do so. For some, it really doesn't matter.
One option you have is to call BA and ask how full the flights are and make a decision then. But, be warned, the flight can show 50% today, and be full by the weekend. Finally, seat maps are not an indication of actual bookings since, like you, many passengers do not have assigned seats.
answered Oct 11 '16 at 21:15
Johns-305Johns-305
29.2k15797
answered Oct 11 '16 at 21:15
Johns-305Johns-305
29.2k15797
answered Oct 11 '16 at 21:15
Johns-305Johns-305
29.2k15797
answered Oct 11 '16 at 21:15
Johns-305Johns-305
29.2k15797
29.2k15797
So basically it's not idiotic to pay for the seats.
– user3777390
Oct 11 '16 at 21:22
1
Idiotic? No, not if you really want an aisle or window. Might you feel a bit silly having paid, then board a half full aircraft, well, that's life.
– Johns-305
Oct 11 '16 at 21:34
add a comment |
So basically it's not idiotic to pay for the seats.
– user3777390
Oct 11 '16 at 21:22
1
Idiotic? No, not if you really want an aisle or window. Might you feel a bit silly having paid, then board a half full aircraft, well, that's life.
– Johns-305
Oct 11 '16 at 21:34
So basically it's not idiotic to pay for the seats.
– user3777390
Oct 11 '16 at 21:22
So basically it's not idiotic to pay for the seats.
– user3777390
Oct 11 '16 at 21:22
1
1
Idiotic? No, not if you really want an aisle or window. Might you feel a bit silly having paid, then board a half full aircraft, well, that's life.
– Johns-305
Oct 11 '16 at 21:34
Idiotic? No, not if you really want an aisle or window. Might you feel a bit silly having paid, then board a half full aircraft, well, that's life.
– Johns-305
Oct 11 '16 at 21:34
add a comment |
For BA seatmaps, seatguru is notoriously incorrect and useless. The definitive source for anything BA is TheBASource.
There are certain seats that some people may find worthwhile booking such as twin seats or even single seats (the "throne seat"), depending on aircraft configuration or class of service.
If you have a preference for aisle or window, then you may find the cost of reserving a seat worthwhile. The most preferable seats such as those in the exit row are usually reserved for higher status passengers until or even after check-in opens. Also, BA has recently introduced a theoretical seating policy which favours blocking seats next to high status passengers. These will be blocked until they are needed, so in some cases it may be worthwhile delaying choosing your seat.
Certain seats in certain aircraft configurations have other disadvantages such as IFE boxes taking up half the area available for your feet, so it may be useful to be able to find these and select your seat to avoid them, either by paying or immediately at OLCI.
Other criteria to determine whether paying for a seat is worthwhile, include your height/leg length, girth, preponderance to go to the toilet, etc.
Personally, I wouldn't pay and would be online 24 hours before check-in opens. But I haven't had to pay for seating for a few years anyway.
answered Oct 12 '16 at 15:30
BerwynBerwyn
26.2k657131
add a comment |
For BA seatmaps, seatguru is notoriously incorrect and useless. The definitive source for anything BA is TheBASource.
There are certain seats that some people may find worthwhile booking such as twin seats or even single seats (the "throne seat"), depending on aircraft configuration or class of service.
If you have a preference for aisle or window, then you may find the cost of reserving a seat worthwhile. The most preferable seats such as those in the exit row are usually reserved for higher status passengers until or even after check-in opens. Also, BA has recently introduced a theoretical seating policy which favours blocking seats next to high status passengers. These will be blocked until they are needed, so in some cases it may be worthwhile delaying choosing your seat.
Certain seats in certain aircraft configurations have other disadvantages such as IFE boxes taking up half the area available for your feet, so it may be useful to be able to find these and select your seat to avoid them, either by paying or immediately at OLCI.
Other criteria to determine whether paying for a seat is worthwhile, include your height/leg length, girth, preponderance to go to the toilet, etc.
Personally, I wouldn't pay and would be online 24 hours before check-in opens. But I haven't had to pay for seating for a few years anyway.
answered Oct 12 '16 at 15:30
BerwynBerwyn
26.2k657131
add a comment |
For BA seatmaps, seatguru is notoriously incorrect and useless. The definitive source for anything BA is TheBASource.
There are certain seats that some people may find worthwhile booking such as twin seats or even single seats (the "throne seat"), depending on aircraft configuration or class of service.
If you have a preference for aisle or window, then you may find the cost of reserving a seat worthwhile. The most preferable seats such as those in the exit row are usually reserved for higher status passengers until or even after check-in opens. Also, BA has recently introduced a theoretical seating policy which favours blocking seats next to high status passengers. These will be blocked until they are needed, so in some cases it may be worthwhile delaying choosing your seat.
Certain seats in certain aircraft configurations have other disadvantages such as IFE boxes taking up half the area available for your feet, so it may be useful to be able to find these and select your seat to avoid them, either by paying or immediately at OLCI.
Other criteria to determine whether paying for a seat is worthwhile, include your height/leg length, girth, preponderance to go to the toilet, etc.
Personally, I wouldn't pay and would be online 24 hours before check-in opens. But I haven't had to pay for seating for a few years anyway.
answered Oct 12 '16 at 15:30
BerwynBerwyn
26.2k657131
For BA seatmaps, seatguru is notoriously incorrect and useless. The definitive source for anything BA is TheBASource.
There are certain seats that some people may find worthwhile booking such as twin seats or even single seats (the "throne seat"), depending on aircraft configuration or class of service.
If you have a preference for aisle or window, then you may find the cost of reserving a seat worthwhile. The most preferable seats such as those in the exit row are usually reserved for higher status passengers until or even after check-in opens. Also, BA has recently introduced a theoretical seating policy which favours blocking seats next to high status passengers. These will be blocked until they are needed, so in some cases it may be worthwhile delaying choosing your seat.
Certain seats in certain aircraft configurations have other disadvantages such as IFE boxes taking up half the area available for your feet, so it may be useful to be able to find these and select your seat to avoid them, either by paying or immediately at OLCI.
Other criteria to determine whether paying for a seat is worthwhile, include your height/leg length, girth, preponderance to go to the toilet, etc.
Personally, I wouldn't pay and would be online 24 hours before check-in opens. But I haven't had to pay for seating for a few years anyway.
answered Oct 12 '16 at 15:30
BerwynBerwyn
26.2k657131
answered Oct 12 '16 at 15:30
BerwynBerwyn
26.2k657131
answered Oct 12 '16 at 15:30
BerwynBerwyn
26.2k657131
answered Oct 12 '16 at 15:30
BerwynBerwyn
26.2k657131
26.2k657131
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I once had that same situation in a domestic flight. I had booked my tickets, but either had to pay for a seat, or leave it as is. Since this flight was a return flight, I decided to "wing" it and didn't pay for a seat, or select one. Turns out, it was a good decision, because I got a seat way in the front, which I remembered was a seat I would have had to pay for. Guess no one wanted to pay for seats and I ended up with this one. I think having booked a flight, airlines really can't deny you a seat, and if they do, they're bound to put you on a flight that has one. So, in all, I'd say, don't pay, and wait.
answered Oct 11 '16 at 21:45
CodingInCirclesCodingInCircles
288210
1
Indeed. be aware that, quite simply, they often/generally don't sell the (laughable) 'better' seats anyway. keep your money, young man! err, young person!
– Fattie
Oct 11 '16 at 21:49
add a comment |
I once had that same situation in a domestic flight. I had booked my tickets, but either had to pay for a seat, or leave it as is. Since this flight was a return flight, I decided to "wing" it and didn't pay for a seat, or select one. Turns out, it was a good decision, because I got a seat way in the front, which I remembered was a seat I would have had to pay for. Guess no one wanted to pay for seats and I ended up with this one. I think having booked a flight, airlines really can't deny you a seat, and if they do, they're bound to put you on a flight that has one. So, in all, I'd say, don't pay, and wait.
answered Oct 11 '16 at 21:45
CodingInCirclesCodingInCircles
288210
1
Indeed. be aware that, quite simply, they often/generally don't sell the (laughable) 'better' seats anyway. keep your money, young man! err, young person!
– Fattie
Oct 11 '16 at 21:49
add a comment |
I once had that same situation in a domestic flight. I had booked my tickets, but either had to pay for a seat, or leave it as is. Since this flight was a return flight, I decided to "wing" it and didn't pay for a seat, or select one. Turns out, it was a good decision, because I got a seat way in the front, which I remembered was a seat I would have had to pay for. Guess no one wanted to pay for seats and I ended up with this one. I think having booked a flight, airlines really can't deny you a seat, and if they do, they're bound to put you on a flight that has one. So, in all, I'd say, don't pay, and wait.
answered Oct 11 '16 at 21:45
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I once had that same situation in a domestic flight. I had booked my tickets, but either had to pay for a seat, or leave it as is. Since this flight was a return flight, I decided to "wing" it and didn't pay for a seat, or select one. Turns out, it was a good decision, because I got a seat way in the front, which I remembered was a seat I would have had to pay for. Guess no one wanted to pay for seats and I ended up with this one. I think having booked a flight, airlines really can't deny you a seat, and if they do, they're bound to put you on a flight that has one. So, in all, I'd say, don't pay, and wait.
answered Oct 11 '16 at 21:45
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answered Oct 11 '16 at 21:45
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answered Oct 11 '16 at 21:45
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answered Oct 11 '16 at 21:45
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Indeed. be aware that, quite simply, they often/generally don't sell the (laughable) 'better' seats anyway. keep your money, young man! err, young person!
– Fattie
Oct 11 '16 at 21:49
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Indeed. be aware that, quite simply, they often/generally don't sell the (laughable) 'better' seats anyway. keep your money, young man! err, young person!
– Fattie
Oct 11 '16 at 21:49
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Indeed. be aware that, quite simply, they often/generally don't sell the (laughable) 'better' seats anyway. keep your money, young man! err, young person!
– Fattie
Oct 11 '16 at 21:49
Indeed. be aware that, quite simply, they often/generally don't sell the (laughable) 'better' seats anyway. keep your money, young man! err, young person!
– Fattie
Oct 11 '16 at 21:49
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That depends. How do you feel about the middle seat?
– Michael Hampton
Oct 11 '16 at 21:12
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In my opinion it IS NOT WORTH PAYING - just forget the issue. (1) " that I can travel comfortably..." every single seat in economy is absolutely crap. the fact that they assert there are "better" ones is just silly, one of the great lies of today (2) don't forget that TOTALLY FOR FREE, you can almost always, anyway, choose the type of seat you want -ie, just at the last minute online or at the desk. the whole thing is a scam (3) EVEN IF you pay for a "better" hah seat, it's totally likely you get some chump sitting by you that ruins the trip anyway, and finally ...
– Fattie
Oct 11 '16 at 21:43
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... you're young and happy, right? Honestly just don't worry about your seat that much. If, horrifically, you are stuck in a middle seat - so what. Just suck it up. You'll be in the living hell of economy seating anyway; you won't sleep a wink; you won't be comfortable, you'll be counting the minutes. Just "go with it" you know!
– Fattie
Oct 11 '16 at 21:46
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I do specifically choose my seats so I am comfortable. If I'm crammed in I end up with a sore back and feel terrible, so I go for ones with extra legroom, aisle seats, or bulkhead seats. Or on long haul I go for business class, as it makes an amazing amount of difference. And you can get a really relaxing trip, and a nice sleep, even on a trip to Delhi, Joe. (user3777390, don't listen to Joe - he must have had a bad experience)
– Rory Alsop
Oct 11 '16 at 22:31
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If you choose not to reserve a seat, check in exactly 24 hours before your first flight. You'll get first dibs on whatever seats are left, on both flights. You'd be very unlucky not to be able to get an aisle seat of some sort at this stage.
– EdC
Oct 12 '16 at 1:56