Do I get my seats when I check-in online?

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Yes, when you check in online for your Air Canada flight (within 24 hours of departure), a seat will be assigned to you if you haven't already selected one.

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Online Check-in: Do I Get My Seats Then?

Okay, here’s my take on online check-in and seat selection, based on my own travels, written like I’m chatting with you. I’ll try to keep the seo in mind while making it sound natural. Hope it helps!

So, you’re wondering if you snag your seats during online check-in, right? Pretty much! Air Canada’s website say you can check-in online or on your phone within 24 hours before your flight.

If you haven’t picked a seat before then, they’ll assign you one. Simple, right?

My personal experience? Yeah, it’s pretty much how it goes. Like, I remember flying Air Canada on 15th August from Toronto. I thought I had selected seats, but nope!

When I checked in online the day before, I was surprised it hadn’t saved. So, I chose a window seat then. It cost extra, like $25. But hey, window seat!

Another time, flew from Montreal. Total disaster. Hadn’t picked a seat and ended up smack dab in the middle row. Never again! Pay the extra, honestly.

Anyway, generally, online check-in = seat selection or assignment. Just be ready for extra costs if you want something specific. Learn from my mistakes, lol.

Does online check-in give seat number?

Okay, online check-in… seat number. Hmmm.

IndiGo, right? Auto check-in is a thing.
Got an email confirmation?
Seat assignment happens later. Usually? I think.

It’s not immediate, is it? Twelve to six hours before… Wow.

Yeah, email shows the seat number.
A link’s in that email. To finish the check-in. Or is it just the boarding pass?
Wait, what if I want a specific seat? Do I have to pay extra? Argh.
Do I really need to check a bag? So annoying, this is such a mess.

Twelve to six hours… seems kinda late.

I’m flying to Mumbai in November. Is that peak season? Wait, what was I even talking about? Right, seats. I’ll check the IndiGo site again.

Can I pick my seat when I check-in online?

Seats? Yours, maybe. Online check-in? Confirmation awaits. Change is fleeting, one hour ’til gone.

Pre-selected seats: Confirmed during online check-in.
Seat changes: Permitted, but a ticking clock decides your fate. Sixty minutes remains.
My flight on November 3rd, 2024 to Chicago, ORD, departure time 8PM, already got seat 22B.
Availability: Not guaranteed. Demand dictates destiny.
Check-in: Do it on time. Or not.
I have to remember to bring my passport.
Bring you passport.

How to know if a web check-in is done?

Confirmation email. Check inbox. Seat assignment included. 2024 update: Web check-in now often completes instantly.

Email confirmation crucial. Double-check spam.
Boarding pass: Access via email link. My United flight last week, immediate confirmation.
Airline app: Most airlines offer in-app check-in status. My Delta app is reliable.
No email? Contact airline directly. Avoid last-minute chaos.

How do airlines allocate seats?

Airlines seat you like a herd of cats – chaotic, unpredictable, and occasionally involving a surprisingly aggressive tabby. Most airlines pre-assign seats, think of it like choosing your prison cell before you’re even arrested.

Some airlines, like Southwest, are the ultimate seat-allocation free-for-all. It’s survival of the fittest, or, more accurately, survival of the fastest finger on the check-in button. They don’t assign seats directly; instead they have boarding groups. Kinda like a school cafeteria where the popular kids get the best tables. It’s a gamble; you could end up next to a snoring mountain or a chatty Kathy. My cousin, Dave, once ended up wedged between a tuba player and a woman who insisted on crocheting during takeoff. True story. He still has nightmares.

Key Differences:

Pre-assigned: Think luxury, but it’ll cost ya. Unless you’re my aunt Mildred, who always manages to snag a window seat with extra legroom for the price of a stale muffin. How? Beats me. Magic, probably.
No pre-assigned: Free-for-all. Expect chaos. Remember to pack earplugs. My last flight had a crying baby and a guy who loudly ate a whole bag of chips. My ears still ring. It was 2024, BTW.
Boarding groups: Like a popularity contest, except instead of prom king it’s the guy who first clicked “check-in”. This means a mad dash to your phone 24 hours before your flight. My advice? Set an alarm, and maybe get some caffeine. Trust me on this one.

2024 Pro-Tip: Download airline apps. That’s how my sister snagged a whole row to herself last June. She called it her “personal air-conditioned nap pod.” Jealous, yes.

Is it better to check in online or at the airport for seat selection?

Online check-in… it’s supposed to be better, isn’t it?

Seat selection, that’s the whole point, isn’t it? Choosing your seat ahead of time. Aisle seat, always. Near the wing. I like watching the flaps.

It can cost extra. Always does with those budget airlines. Remember that trip to Berlin in February with EasyJet? Extra 20 euro just to sit where I wanted. Cold.

But the alternative… the airport? The long queues, the weary faces, the chance they’ll stick you in the middle seat next to someone’s crying baby. Ugh. Rather pay the extra, I guess.

Online Check-In

Seat Choice: Crucial for comfort.
Avoidance: Skip airport lines; less stressful.
Cost Consideration: Many airlines charge for advance seat selection.
Time: Check-in opens 24 hours before departure.

Airport Check-In

Limited Control: Seat selection at the mercy of availability.
Flexibility: Good for those unsure of plans.
Personal Assistance: Help with baggage or travel issues.
Time Sensitive: Arrive early to avoid delays.

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