How to select a seat on United Airlines?

United Airlines is among those airlines that prioritize the passengers' comfort and luxury and ensure they get the best flight experience. The passengers traveling with United Airlines can choose their preferred seat before departure or check-in. But for that, the passengers need to learn the seat selection process and the policy related to it. The steps that need to be followed to make the seat selection online through the official website are mentioned here for you as follows.

• Visit the official website of United Airlines.
• Look for the option of "Manage Booking' on the homepage.
• Enter the PNR number as well as the last name of the passenger to proceed and get to the flight details page. 
• Once you get to the page where all the flight details are displayed, you need to select the seat selection option.
• Select the option, and the seat map of the plane will appear on your screen. 
• Choose a seat in the flight class you are traveling and proceed to select the seat. 
• Once the selection process is complete, you'll find yourself on the payment page, where you need to follow the on-screen process to complete the seat selection. 
• Once it's done, you'll receive the confirmation on your scheduled email address along with the e-ticket, which also displays your seat number.

How to call United Airlines to pick a seat?

Travelers can ask the airline's customer service representative over call to reserve their preferred seat as per their preference. They can ask them to make the seat selection at the time of reservation or request to make the change in the existing booking. They need to dial 1 (800) 864-8331 and follow the on-screen instructions to choose the option of seat selection and to connect with the customer service representative to make the necessary adjustment to their booking. 

What is United Airlines seat selection policy?

There are various terms and conditions of the seat selection policy about which you should be well informed so that you can have a tension-free seat selection. All the guidelines are listed below:

• United Airlines does the seat assignment itself for the passengers. If you do not like the seats assigned to you, then you can select one and have to pay the charges.
• The seat selection can occur only after booking your flight tickets at United Airlines. So you need to get through the reservation and then select the seat.
• You must keep your class the same during the seat selection. The seats need to be selected in the flight class you have made your reservation.
• If the class gets changed, then it will be taken as a flight change, and you have to pay the seat selection charges accordingly and the fare difference if applicable.
• If you have booked your seats in business or first class, you will get some relief on the seat selection charges.
• The active members of the Frequent Flyer Programme of United Airlines can enjoy some advantages, and seat selection is one of them.
• Collected miles and coupons from the journeys can be used for seat selection at United Airlines.
• The airline can assign you a seat anywhere, but with seat selection, you will be guaranteed to be able to sit with your family or friends.
• You cannot upgrade your flight tickets in between the seat selection procedure.
• United Airlines has the right to change the seat selection at any time without giving you any prior notice.
• Suppose you fall under the situation of below the age of 18, physically/visually impaired. In that case, senior citizens, kids traveling alone, having health issues, pregnant women, etc., cannot choose seats online or an emergency exit seat.
• The seat selection charges range from $10 to $50 and depend on the class, route, etc.

How much does it cost to select a seat on United Airlines?

The seat selection cost mostly depends upon the flight class and the route for which the travelers make the reservation. However, the average cost of seat selection can be from $10 to $50. Seat selection is not allowed to be made once the check-in process is complete.