Seat reservation for Lufthansa flight booked on United
I booked a flight through United Airlines which is operated by Lufthansa. Is it possible to select a seat in advance?
When I view my reservation on United.com and click "View / Change Seats", I get the message "Come back within 23 hours of departure to Check in and select a seat through Lufthansa".
I was also able to find the Lufthansa confirmation number, and can view the reservation on lufthansa.com, but the "Seat Reservations" tab doesn't show any seats, and doesn't appear to offer anything to click on.
I would much prefer not to wait until check-in time, since it's pretty important to me to get the kind of seat I want. I would be willing to pay a fee if necessary.
(Before you ask, no, I couldn't have booked directly with Lufthansa, due to the Fly America Act.)
The cabin is economy, the routes are SFO-FRA and FRA-DEN, and the booking class is L.
Best Answer
When booking a Lufthansa flight through United you can not pre select seats. The way around this is to call the Lufthansa number listed on United's booking site. It will cost you $200 more per ticket but you can select your seats at the time of booking.
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How do you selecting seats Lufthansa when booked through United?
You can select seats on LH if you book it with a LH flight number. If you book it as a UA codeshare then that's where you have problems. As far as booking it via LH's website vs. UA's, you may actually end up earning more miles if you book it via LH, depending on the ticket price and your status with Mileage Plus.When can I select my seats on Lufthansa?
As early as 23 hours before your flight departure, you can check in online, select your seat, and conveniently print your online boarding pass or have it sent to your mobile phone. Online seat selection is free of charge from 23 hours before your flight departure.Do you have to reserve seats on Lufthansa?
An advance seat reservation only applies per flight segment. As soon as check-in for the relevant flight begins (usually from 23 hours before departure), you can, of course, still select any of the remaining seats free of charge, if the fare conditions permit this.How do I choose my seat after booking a flight?
When should I select my airline seat? After you finish booking your flight (or during the process, depending on the airline), you should click to view the seat map and make your pick. If you book your flight with friends or family members on the same reservation, they will likely be assigned seats nearby automatically.How do i find Lufthansa Airlines Reservations Tickets Online
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