How do I choose my seat on Malaysia Airlines?

When you have made the flight reservations with Malaysia Airlines and the airline has assigned you the seats. However, you did not like the assignment the airline has made and want to get the seats of your choice. Whenever that happens, you can select the seats you like, but for that, you need to be enlightened about the seat selection policy, procedures, and mainly the charges you have to pay. The airline will charge the amount for the same. Once you are enlightened about the process, it will be convenient and quick. The seat can be selected via various procedures such as online, by phone, or at the airport helpdesk, and we will discuss them further. All the details for the seat selection will be explained for your convenience. 

How to select a seat in a connecting flight?

The seat selection can be done through the online process. This will be the most convenient way to select the seat. Once you are done making the flight reservations, any changes to the flight can be made via the Manage Booking. The charges through the online procedure will be affordable and convenient compared to the airport helpdesk. We have mentioned the process you need to follow for the seat selection: 

• Visit the official website of Malaysia Airlines. 
• Click on the My Booking given on the homepage. 
• Add the booking reference number with the last name to search for the flight. 
• Navigate to the Menu and pick Seat Selection from the given options. 
• Choose the Connecting flight from the flight options. 
• The map for the seat selection will be open and you need to pick from the available ones. 
• Go through the instructions and pay for the seat. 

What is the seat selection policy of Malaysia Airlines?

Before you select a seat with Malaysia Airlines, it is mandatory for you to be well-informed about all the terms and conditions that are added to the policy. Once you have collected the details about the seat selection, you will be able to save yourself from all the inconveniences or troubles. The policy in a detailed manner is listed below: 

• The seat selection will not be available on the MASwings connecting flights and code share flights. 
• Once you pay for the seat selection, these charges will not be refundable or transferable. If in any case you miss the flight, the charges will not be refunded. 
• There are certain people for which the online seat selection is not available and these are with the group booking, people with disabilities or special needs, children who are traveling alone, etc.
• The seat selection will ensure that you will sit with family or friends whereas there is no such confirmation with seat assignment. 
• During the seat selection process, you cannot upgrade the seat. 
• The seat selection cannot be made during the flight reservation process and it can be made after the booking. 
• Terms and conditions for the emergency seats:
  • You need to be at least 18 at the time of scheduled departure. 
  • Kids who are traveling alone or even with parents or guardians are strictly not allowed to sit near the emergency gates. 
  • You need to be healthy at the time of check-in and boarding of the flight. 
  • They need to be able to listen, understand, and follow the required safety instructions. 

How much does it cost to select a seat at Malaysia Airlines?

The seat selection with Malaysia Airlines will not be free of cost, and you will be required to pay the charges for the process. These charges depend on various factors such as the fare type, time of seat selection, class and the routes. The airline will let you know the charges at the time of seat selection.