Does British Airways Charge for Seat Selection?
British Airways is an airline that offers comfortable seating options in all its aircraft. But, if you don’t want to sit on pre-assigned seats, you will need to pay for it. You can see the seating layouts of different classes on different Airbus aircraft on the British Airways website. British Airways seat selection differs on domestic routes and international routes because the aircraft on domestic routes are typically narrow-bodied and on international routes, they are wide-bodies. In this Holidayglobes blog, we will give you a quick look at how British Airways charges you for seat selection.
How much do I pay for seat selection on British Airways?
The cost of selecting a seat on British Airways depends on your fare type, cabin class, and seat choice. You can view prices when booking or in ‘Manage My Booking’. Here are a few minders if you are looking for your favorite seat on British Airways.
• For Basic Economy tickets, you can either pay to choose a seat from the time of booking or wait until check-in opens for a free, randomly assigned seat. Seat selection is available after check-in but your options could be limited.
• If you’re an Executive Club member, you may not need to pay for seat selection.
• British Airways seat selection fees can be paid with a credit or debit card, or partially with Avios.
• Refunds for paid seating are available under specific conditions, such as if British Airways changes your seat or if your flight is cancelled.
Before embarking on a journey with British Airways, it would be a good idea to learn about the seating options and the costs. To know more give us a call at +44–203–657–6653.
Can I select my seat on British Airways without paying?
When travelling on British Airways choose seat without paying depending on your situation. Here are some of the situations where you can avail the opportunity of selecting a seat without paying.
• If you’re flying in First Class, seat selection is free from the time of booking.
• Executive Club members have varying benefits based on their tier. Gold/one world Emerald members can choose seats for their entire party for free from booking time, while Silver/one world Sapphire members get free seat selection from booking time, excluding exit row seats on long-haul flights. Bronze/one world Ruby members can choose seats for free from seven days before departure, and blue members can do so 24 hours before departure.
• Flexible ticket holders and those with Fully Flexible fares also enjoy free seat selection from booking.
If you are not a frequent flyer, you may not be able to select a seat. But that doesn’t mean you do not deserve the best. You can learn about your options when you call us at +44–203–657–6653.
