How to buy one airplane seat and reserve adjacent ones?
On an overnight flight from Boston to Chile 4 or 5 years ago, I ran into a situation I hadn't encountered previously. My seat wasn't great and the flight was perhaps half full, so I tried shifting to an empty seat in a block of 4 where there was only one other person. I was told by the flight attendant that I couldn't sit in that row because the person there had somehow "reserved"* those seats in addition to their paid seat. My wife encountered the same thing in another row. It was clearly a regular occurrence on that flight. We were told by another person on the flight that travel agents can do this for you. I never investigated further, but I am curious to know how to do this if an opportunity should arise in the future. Is there a name for this practice?
If memory serves, it was an American Airlines flight, but I'm not 100% certain of that.
*I don't recall the exact term the attendant used.
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How do you get plane seats next to each other?
You can call the airlines' reservation line and let them know you're all part of one family group\u2014most of the time the agent can link the reservations or make a note that will identify you as a family within the seating system. Arriving at the airport early can help ensure families sit together.Can you buy an extra seat on a plane for yourself?
The airline's website states you can purchase an extra seat by using your name for both tickets and selecting the desired seat assignments. This is allowed whether you need the extra seat for yourself, want some breathing room or for any other reason.Can you buy 2 plane tickets at once?
Key Takeaways. If you purchase multiple tickets in a single transaction, the price will be the same for each of the tickets. If not enough of the lowest-cost seats are available, you'll pay a higher cost for all of the seats. Buy the tickets one at a time to make sure you get all of the lowest-cost seats available.Can you reserve seats on a plane?
You can choose your seat when you're buying most tickets, through Manage Reservations after you've purchased your ticket, or during check-in.6 Tips to Choose a Seat Depending on Your Flight
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