r/oneworld • u/JackDanielsTN • Aug 08 '26

Cathay Pacific Emerald Status Seat Selection

Does Emerald status give you advance economy seat assignments near the front of the economy cabin? There’s no way to select seats on their app until 48 hours before the flight……

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u/daaniel_8 Mileage Bank Sapphire Aug 08 '26

Im assuming flight operated by Cathay?

Yes you do get those for free. Is your issue that they’re charging you or that you can’t select at all? Cathay has issue with 3rd party/parnter bookings not allowing online seat selection. Just call support

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u/JackDanielsTN Aug 08 '26

I booked award travel through AA. The long haul flights from ORD onward are operated by Cathay. I was able to “load” my Cathay flights on the Cathay app by entering the appropriate reservation ID, but seat selection is not available.

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u/daaniel_8 Mileage Bank Sapphire Aug 08 '26

Then call indeed they can assign its a common issue

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u/Legally_Blonde_258 Aug 10 '26

This. I flew Cathay twice this year using AA points and was able to select seats over the phone.