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Can you book your seats on flights using 3rd party website?

  • 18-01-2015 2:13pm
    #1
    Wanderer2010
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    I got a great deal for a flight in April through gotogate, which i found through Skyscanner, but I cant seem to pick my seat and the airline Im on says on their website you can only pick seats of you ring a specific number on their website. Do travel agents have the power/contacts to choose a seat for you? If so, i might try them as i dont fancy being squashed in the middle of a row for 12 hours when i could be chilling by the window.

    Any tips?


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  • #2
    endofrainbow
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    depends on the airline


  • #3
    Ruu
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    Did you get a confirmation number? Try entering the number at the airline's website or call them directly.


  • #4
    Wanderer2010
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    Ruu wrote: »
    Did you get a confirmation number? Try entering the number at the airline's website or call them directly.

    Yes i did actually, I will try this on their website thanks. Im looking for a comfy seat as im quite tall and dont fancy sitting in a cramped seat which is what they usually give to people who dont book direct..


  • #5
    killbillvol2
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    Which airline?


  • #6
    endofrainbow
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    Wanderer2010 wrote: »
    Yes i did actually, I will try this on their website thanks. Im looking for a comfy seat as im quite tall and dont fancy sitting in a cramped seat which is what they usually give to people who dont book direct..

    who told you this???


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  • #7
    jaymcg91
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭jaymcg91


    I booked a United flight on lastminute.com and I was able to view my booking and pick my seat etc just fine.


  • #8
    coylemj
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    Wanderer2010 wrote: »
    Yes i did actually, I will try this on their website thanks. Im looking for a comfy seat as im quite tall and dont fancy sitting in a cramped seat which is what they usually give to people who dont book direct..

    You expressed a preference for a seat by the window which is fair enough but if you want extra legroom in economy you will need to get a seat by an emergency exit. This usually involves either paying extra or turning up early for check-in.


  • #9
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,229 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Wanderer2010 wrote: »
    I got a great deal for a flight in April through gotogate, which i found through Skyscanner, but I cant seem to pick my seat and the airline Im on says on their website you can only pick seats of you ring a specific number on their website. Do travel agents have the power/contacts to choose a seat for you? If so, i might try them as i dont fancy being squashed in the middle of a row for 12 hours when i could be chilling by the window.

    Any tips?

    Check in early and request a specific seat then


  • #10
    Wanderer2010
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    mrcheez wrote: »
    Check in early and request a specific seat then

    But arent the emergency exit seats usually booked out well in advance because of their advantage?


  • #11
    Yamanoto
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,489 ✭✭✭Yamanoto


    Wanderer2010 wrote: »
    But arent the emergency exit seats usually booked out well in advance because of their advantage?

    Which airline OP?


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  • #12
    Wanderer2010
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,743 ✭✭✭Wanderer2010


    Its AIR CANADA


  • #13
    killbillvol2
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    Wanderer2010 wrote: »
    But arent the emergency exit seats usually booked out well in advance because of their advantage?

    A lot of airlines won't allocate exit seats online as they need to ensure that passengers in the exit rows won't be a hindrance to an emergency situation.

    A quick google turned this up for Air Canada.


  • #14
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,229 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    killbillvol2 wrote: »
    A lot of airlines won't allocate exit seats online as they need to ensure that passengers in the exit rows won't be a hindrance to an emergency situation.

    A quick google turned this up for Air Canada.

    Yep this, I usually get fire exits seats where possible by checking in early.


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