Why does my flight not have a seat number?

Often, an airline will automatically assign you a seat at this time—which could very well mean a window or aisle seat—saving you from having to fork out a little extra cash on a premium seat. If you don't have a seat assignment after check-in begins, just wait until you arrive at the airport.



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Originally Answered: I'm booking a flight for the first time, and my ticket was confirmed, but I wasn't assigned a seat number. Should I be worried? Nothing to worry. At the the time of check -in a seat will be assigned to you and you can see your seat number on the boarding pass.

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It just means that your seats aren't assigned yet.

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Depending on the airline, if you've just purchased a flight and don't have a seat assignment, typically, you should wait until 24 hours before your flight when your check-in window opens (and blocked seats become available).

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If you did not opt to purchase Pick-A-Seat during flight booking or via My Bookings or web check-in 4 hours prior to flight departure, your seat numbers will be assigned automatically when you check-in. Your seat number will be shown on the boarding pass upon completion of check-in.

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Southwest Airlines is the one airline on this list that does not assign seats in advance, so you cannot purchase a specific seat assignment ahead of time. With Southwest's open seating policy, you will be assigned a boarding group (A, B or C) and a position within that boarding group (1 through 60-plus) at check-in.

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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.

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With Basic Economy, you'll automatically be assigned a seat before boarding, and you won't be able to change your seat once it's assigned. Advance seat assignments may be available for purchase during booking and up until check-in opens.

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Seat Assignment Your seat will not be assigned until after you check in to your flight. If your seat number does not appear on your boarding pass, your seat will be assigned at the gate before you board.

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Seat is automatically reserved for you by the airlines, you can see this on your boarding pass. You will receive your boarding pass from the airline after completing your counter check-in or (online) check-in. Check-in online may not be available for some airlines.

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Checking-in online allows you to check in for your flight earlier than if you waited until you got to the airport, which means there will be more seats available to choose from.

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In fact, most regular airlines now charge for seat selection anyways. It's often around $10-$30 per seat per flight segment, so if you cave in and pay for that, it can add up quickly. You shouldn't do it. No matter which airline you're flying on, don't ever pay to select a seat.

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Unless you pay for a seat, you'll be assigned one either at check-in or at boarding time. You are, however, guaranteed a seat as much as with any other ticket.

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It just means you don't have a seat assignment yet but you do have a ticket to get on (unless the flight is overbooked I guess, but they ask for volunteers and won't just boot you). I've been put on the standby list for booking close-in even though I wasn't in BE.

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