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Finnair seat-selection costs and the free-assignment alternative

Flex includes Standard and Preferred selection, while the described award-ticket benefit includes Standard selection; other fare conditions need to be checked separately. Without an included selection or a seat purchase, Finnair assigns a seat at check-in. Purchasing a different available seat is a separate option. Waiting until check-in therefore does not guarantee a free choice of your preferred window, aisle, or front-of-cabin seat. You can review purchases during booking, in Manage booking, in the app, or through a travel agent. For a Finnair-operated flight issued by another airline, note the stated exception: Qatar Airways-issued ticket holders are directed to Qatar. Review the seat category and actual price before paying, and remember that an aircraft, operational, or safety change can still result in a different assignment.

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What to do next

  1. Review the seat category and actual price before paying, and remember that an aircraft, operational, or safety change can still result in a different assignment.

  2. Review Seat selection from Finnair and verify the current page before completing this task.

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