Why did my seat change after check in?
Why did my seat change after check in? When you're asked by a flight attendant or gate agent to change seats, it's usually to help families sit together, allow caregivers to sit next to patients, or accommodate an air marshal or other airline employee.
Does a plane ticket guarantee a seat?
Choosing an airplane seat when you purchase a ticket doesn't guarantee you that seat. Guaranteed assigned seats on commercial flights is a myth. Even VIPs or celebrities sometimes lose their seats.
Will airline assign seats together?
Some parents assume they will automatically be seated with their kids. Others may end up separated from their families if they are rebooked due to a cancellation. Regardless of the reason, airlines are not legally required to seat families together.
Why did the gate person change my seat?
There might not be any good seats left and if the agent is having a bad day, he might just want to push you off on someone else so he doesn't have to deal with it. Yes, that does happen from time to time, but the sensible reason is far more likely.
Can a flight attendant force you to change seats?
Flight attendants have the authority to move people around and the flight attendant can ask someone, she says, emphasizing that seat trades should always be equal. But Whitmore says there are two scenarios where it is “never” OK to ask for a switch.
Why was I not assigned a seat?
Passengers are usually assigned a seat before or during check-in. However, in your case you were not assigned a seat at check-in. Probably because you did not click the “select your seat option. Or maybe because the airline still had not assigned an aircraft for your flight.
Is it better to check-in online or at the airport for seat selection?
Checking-in online allows you to check in for your flight earlier than if you waited until you got to the airport, which means there will be more seats available to choose from.
Is it better to check-in online or at the airport?
For a short-haul flight where you are only taking hand luggage, checking in online saves a lot of time and is therefore much better than checking in at the airport. If, on the other hand, you have to check in bulky luggage, it is better to use the classic check-in at the airport for security reasons.
What happens if I wasn t assigned a seat when I checked in for flight?
If you were not able to make an advance seat assignment, keep an eye on the seat map as these seats will begin to open up once check-in begins and then once the gate opens for the flight. If you see a note to see the agent on your boarding pass, you may be in luck.
Can you ask for a better seat on a plane?
This seat decision usually happens at the time of booking. However, if you didn't get the option you're after then, you can always approach the counter before boarding to see if there are open seats available. Or, try asking the crew upon boarding if you can swap seats during the flight.