Can I refuse to choose seats with additional cost at check-in time?
Related to this question, but in my case I actually am in the situation where all normal seats are occupied.
This is what happens here: the online check-in system is trying to force me to choose extra legroom seats (since only those are available) and pay the additional cost.
It won't let me proceed if I don't do that.
However, this company (Eurowings) does allow checking in in person at the airport at no cost: I am therefore wondering whether to not check in online, go to the ariport check-in gate and ask for the free seats since I think I am entitled to them.
Can I do that, or is the system right? Should I accept to pay the additional cost when all normal seats included in my ticket price are taken?
EDIT Unlike many others, I'm not necessarily inclined to see malice from them here. I have chosen my free seats on their system many times before, always at no cost. This scenario, where all passengers with regular seats have already checked-in online seems quite uncommon and it may very well be that they forgot to implement a solution.
Best Answer
I got their reply on twitter:
You will be able to check in at the airport. My colleagues will assign you a seat for free
As to whether or not a check in fee will be added the answer is no: with eurowings you can check in in person at no cost. The online process just speeds it up, allowing you to skip the queue when you have no stored luggage, and lets you choose the seat earlier
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Should I pay extra for seat selection?
Don't pay for advance seat selection They want to show the lowest fares possible on search results, then upsell you during checkout. This drip-pricing tactic is a pain for passengers. Charging for seat selection is one way airlines try to make a buck at the last minute. Know your options and avoid their trickery.Is it mandatory to select seat while booking?
Even if an airline's website makes it appear that you have to pay extra for a seat, you are never required to choose a specific seat and can always opt to decline seat selection in lieu of a FREE seat assignment during check-in.What happens if I skip seat selection?
Skipping seat selection doesn't mean you won't get a seat on the flight. You might get stuck in the middle seat if you don't pay for one. Even if seat selection is free, you might want to skip it if only lousy seats are available (see the "upgrade hack\u201d below).Why do I have to pay to choose my seat?
For low-cost carriers, the lack of an allocated seat is often justified due to the low initial fare. By charging a premium for choice, these carriers can keep unallocated seats at a reasonable ticket price. Now, many passengers are having to pay extra for allocated seats on services that did not previously charge.6 Tips to Choose a Seat Depending on Your Flight
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Answer 2
The same just happened to me today. I tried different browsers from my PC, but on a one-stop route I could only select a seat for free on just one airplane. It seemed like I could not select anything but an 18€ seat on the other airplane, nor an option to skip that step, in spite of their disclaimer:
Seat reservation You can reserve a seat even after you have bought your ticket. You can do so up to the end of the check-in procedure before departure online or via our call centre. There is a fee per seat reservation (depending on the fare bracket) per passenger and leg (on domestic German flights add VAT). If you do not reserve a seat, you will automatically be allocated one at no extra cost when you check in.
Anyway, I tried to check-in from my mobile and even though I could only select "larger seats" again, it did not show any price attached to that. Basically I got a larger seat at no cost.
Hope this helps!
Answer 3
with the app you can choose your free seat enjoy, the company try to get our money, but if you think that maybe old people that they are not very good with technology will pay for the seat the company make lots of money, they just take advantage
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