How does seat assignment work with 'direct to gate' service from Norwegian?
If flying with Norwegian within the Nordic countries or from the Nordics to Europe (and having only carry on luggage), one can proceed directly through security and to the gate without boarding, etc.
My question is: how do I get my seat assigned and do I have any influence on what seat I get?
From the Norwegian website:
Direct to Gate is a new service available to our passengers who travel with hand luggage only on a flight within the Nordic countries and from the Nordic countries to Europe.
All you need to pass through security without being checked in is either your travel document or SMS ticket (if you have a smart phone). You must arrive at the gate at least 20 minutes prior to departure for domestic flights and flights between the Nordic countries and 30 minutes prior to departure for flights to all other destinations.
NB: I know I could do online check-in and select my seat, but the question really is how does seat assignment work with direct to gate, possibly influencing the seat one is assigned or choosing the seat is secondary?
Best Answer
The easiest way is to make an online check-in and print your boarding pass at home, there you can choose your sit or the sit is assigned automaticaly. The other way (I'm not sure if it's available in all the airports) are the Norwegian self-service kiosks, where you type your confirmation number and some other detail and the boarding card is printed automaticaly. Remember that the gate closes 30 prior the departure, so even with this option you should be in the airport at least 1h before the flight in case of some stuck in the security check or anything else.
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