Finding whether seats are available

Planning on bookin my first virgin experience soon. After months of research i'm gonna go for Econ on the way out and PE back on MAN-MCO jumbo.

I have researched which seats are favourable for the two of us. Is there any way i can check they are available before booking the flight? Because the dates are absolutely flexible, and i would book any flight that has them particular seats.

Thanks in anticipation.

[Nottingham Nick]

Welcome to V-Flyer

I don't know of a way of doing a dummy booking that shows the actual seating plans, but have never tried, so others may correct me.

You could use expertflyer.com, (paid membership on V-Flyer give you some free queries and discount on membership) but I would think the best way is to ring the Flying Club, as I am never sure external sites are 100% accurate and there is no way of guaranteeing the seats won't be allocated before you book.

I would suggest the best way is to ring the Flying Club and discuss your dilemma with the agent. They will be able to look for availability of your chosen seats and do the booking in one call.

It is VERY important to remember that seat REQUESTS are just that, not seat bookings - there is no guarantee that you won't be moved.

Nick