How do I get a seat assignment on United Airlines?

When choosing a seat on a flight, every person can have different aims. While some preferred to glance out to the top view of the world and the sky, others desired to lie comfortably without getting disturbed by anyone. One may want a window seat, and another may want an aisle seat to go to the restroom more easily. Thus, choosing the desired is one of the essential elements of booking a flight. United Airlines is aware of various longing desires a passenger can have while travelling with them and thus allows them to pick their seats without a hitch.  

How Do I Get a Seat Assignment on United Airlines?

You are allowed to pick your seat on most United Airlines-operated flights in any cabin, except that of Basic Economy cabin class, during:

Select Seat on United Airlines While Booking a ticket

United Airlines allows you to pick your seat when you are booking your travel ticket in the following ways:

• Visit United Airline's official website at united.com
• Follow the airline's instructions to book your ticket
• Choose your preferred seat when the option shows up in front of you.   
• Pay the ticketing fee and
• Receive a confirmation email of your travel journey. 

Selecting Seat on United Airlines After buying a ticket- 

With United Airlines, you can even select your seat after purchasing your ticket. For that, you have to follow some simple steps, including:

• Log in to the United Airlines account
• Afterwards, go to the "My Trip" section
• Then, you can click on "Select Seat."
• Thereafter, you have to choose your preferred seat.  

Select Seat on United Airlines During Check-in

For any reason, if you miss your chance to select your seat during booking or after that, even then, you don't need to worry about anything. As United Airlines allows, you can even pick your seat during check-in, whether online, through the kiosk, or via the help desk at the airport, so that you won't miss out on the chance to sit on the seat you like.  

Note: If you don't select your seat in any of the above-mentioned cases, the airline will assign your seats during your check-in.  

Policies Regarding Seat Selection on United Airlines

• You can pick your preferred seat in most of the United Airlines, and United Express-operated flights in all cabins, except that of Basic Economy class.
• Passengers with Basic Economy fare tickets can buy their seats from the time of booking until they check-in.  
• Non-members of United Airlines can buy an Economy Plus cabin ticket or upgrade their fare ticket at the time of booking. However, if you have a basic economy class ticket, you can buy an Economy Plus seat during check-in. 
• Members of United Airlines are allowed to change or upgrade their seats before or after boarding. 
• The airline freely allocates a maximum of 2 children under the age of 12 along with 1 adult family member. 
• You are allowed to sit on the exit row only if you are above 15 years old, physically able to help in an emergency case, and willing to help during an evacuation. 
• You have to check in on time. Otherwise, your reserved seat will be cancelled and, thus, allotted to someone else.  

FAQs

Can we sit together if we are travelling in a group?

Group travel is not possible on a Basic Economy fare ticket unless tickets are bought ahead of time. For the rest of the cabin class, group travel is based on seat availability.  

Do I get a refund if I want to change my flight after purchasing a seat?

Yes, you will be refunded by United Airlines, if you decide to change your flight. However, if your ticket is partially used, then only the value of the unused ticket will be refunded.  

What is the last date to apply for a refund?

To apply for a refund, you must make your request within 90 days of your scheduled flight or from the time you bought preferred seating.   

Can I change my seat after I have purchased one? 

Yes, you can change your seat for free if the price of your new seat is equal to or less than your existing one. However, if the price of your new preferred seat is more than your existing one, then your money will be refunded once you buy a new one. 

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