Your seat will not be assigned until after you check in to your flight. If your seat number does not appear on your boarding pass, your seat will be assigned at the gate before you board.
Why can’t I select a seat on my Delta flight?
Basic Economy: Customers who purchase Basic Economy tickets are not eligible to purchase Preferred Seats. Medallion Members: Members are eligible for Complimentary Upgrades to Preferred Seats upon request and subject to availability.
Why does Delta keep moving my seat?
We reserve the right to assign or reassign your upgraded seat at any time, even after boarding of the aircraft, for operational, safety or security reasons.
Why does Delta say I’m on standby?
Standby is usually when you don't have a confirmed reservation for a flight, like if you were on a later flight and were trying to get on an earlier one. if you are really standby, then you need to call Delta to find out what's going on.
Why was I not assigned a seat on my Delta flight?
Why does my Delta ticket say seat at gate?
There are 3 reasons for this to occur with a legacy carrier like Delta. The flight is close to being oversold and the passengers with seat assignments are bumped first. This will be accompanied by offers of compensation for those willing to take a later flight.
Why is my seat assigned at gate?
This is usually the case when the flight is full or even oversold. There are a few reasons why an airline might assign seats at the gate. One reason is that they may not know the exact number of passengers who will be on the flight until the day of the flight.
Why does Delta have me on a standby list?
Standby is usually when you don't have a confirmed reservation for a flight, like if you were on a later flight and were trying to get on an earlier one. if you are really standby, then you need to call Delta to find out what's going on.
Why can’t i choose my seats?
Why can't I pick or change a seat? We may briefly hold some seats for operational reasons, and don't allow seat selection or changes for Basic Economy tickets. If you're unable to choose a seat, we will assign you one at check-in or at the departure gate.
Why does it say see agent on my boarding pass?
““See Agent” usually means your seat will be assigned at the gate. If you bought a Main Cabin Basic ticket, which is a little less expensive than a Main Cabin one, this is what happens.