It is true that you can do seat switching in Philippine Airlines, but there are certain things that you are supposed to consider as in relation to when, how, and the cost that may be incurred.
Changing Seats on Philippine Airlines
The Importance of Seat Changes.
When you book a flight with the Philippine Airlines (PAL) you often have the option of selecting your seat during booking or at a later time. PAL typically allows you to change your seat before boarding the plane in case you want to. Such as, to sit next to the window, near family members or to have more space. Nevertheless, your ticket modification will depend on the type and the time of your ticket, and it will be cheaper or more expensive.
How to Modify Your Seat 1. Manage Booking Online
The Manage Booking feature of the Philippine Airlines website or app is the simplest way to switch seats:
- Use the PAL app or go to www.philippineairlines.com
- Navigate to Manage Booking.
- Insert your surname and your booking reference (PNR).
- Select/Change Seat is the option.
- Choose a different seat after seeing the available ones.
- Verify and make any necessary payments.
When checking in online
You can still select a seat when you check in online (which typically opens 24 to 48 hours before departure) if you didn’t alter your seat in advance. When possible and seats are available, a significant number of travellers seize this opportunity to obtain a better seat without paying extra money due to the type of fare they have been charged.
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At the airport
You can ask them at the check-in counter at the airport whether you would like to change the seat personally or not because there is no option to change the seat online. Agents can sometimes reassign you depending on your availability especially when there is last minute requirement or aircraft alteration.
- Fees and Charges for Switching Seats
- When There May Be Additional Expenses
- Philippine Airlines also charges a seat selection fee on several classes of seats, especially in Economy Class:
With the type of fare you have, normal seats may be free or cheap.
- The preferred seats which are in the forward cabin, an escape row or a wider legroom seat tend to be higher.
- The ticket price of Business and Premium Economy usually includes seat selection.
- If you have already paid for a “Choice Seat” (forward or additional legroom), switching seats typically requires you to pay for the new option once again. Although the new seat may be cheaper, PAL does not tend to reimburse the initial charge of the seat.
Specific Circumstances and Rules.
In case a similar seat is not available, you may receive a refund of the amount paid as your seat fare provided that there is a change in the aircraft or seat assignment of your aircraft either during operational or safety consideration by PAL.
Some types of flights (very basic or low-cost fares) do not offer advanced Philippine Airlines seat assignment at all, thus in case you fail to select one, the airline will do it at check-in.
Advice for Effective Seat Changes
- Seats, especially excellent ones, sell out fast, so get there early.
- Confirm whether there are any free options even when one is making an online check in.
- Should you need some assistance, contact PAL customer service, particularly when you are a family member or have special needs.
